Butterball Lake

Butterball Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Butterball Lake covers about 451 acres, reaches a recorded 6 feet and holds about 787 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Butterball Lake Affect Fishing

Butterball Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Butterball Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Butterball Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Butterball Lake

Spring at Butterball is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Butterball can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Butterball Lake

On a first trip to Butterball, 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.

Useful Tackle for Butterball Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Butterball, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Butterball Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 451-acre Butterball Lake?

At Butterball, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 6-foot deep end of Butterball Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Butterball is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 787 acre-foot storage figure mean at Butterball Lake?

At Butterball, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.