Butterfield
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18023100
14 Surveys
193.7
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Butterfield. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.59 lb | 22 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.42 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.20 lb | 6 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.83 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.82 lb | 7 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 73.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.16 lb | 293 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.25 lb | 15 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.44 lb | 7 |
| 1981-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.12 lb | 62 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Butterfield. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Butterfield
- Weather forecast for Butterfield — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.7511°N, 94.0242°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.