Butternut Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)145
Maximum Depth (ft)15
Mean Depth (ft)7
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition70% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.63050° N, 91.90450° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2105800

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
Northern PikePresent—

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Butternut Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo
Butternut Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.

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