Buttonbox Lake

Buttonbox Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Buttonbox Lake covers about 81.4 acres and reaches a recorded 18 feet.

What to Expect at Buttonbox Lake

Buttonbox 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 Buttonbox Lake

Fish reported from Buttonbox Lake include black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Buttonbox, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Buttonbox, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Buttonbox, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Buttonbox Lake

On a first trip to Buttonbox, 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 Buttonbox Lake

Spring at Buttonbox 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 Buttonbox can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.