Butcher Lake

Butcher Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 6 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Butcher Lake

Butcher Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Butcher Lake

Fish reported from Butcher Lake include brook trout.

Trout

For trout at Butcher, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Butcher Lake

On a first trip to Butcher, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Butcher Lake

Spring at Butcher is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Butcher can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.