Butler Lake is a popular fishing destination in Florida, known for its abundance of largemouth bass and bluegill. The lake is surrounded by natural beauty, making it an ideal spot for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Anglers recommend using live bait or artificial lures to catch large bass. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall months, when temperatures are mild and fish are more active. Average temperatures in the spring (March to May) range from 60°F to 80°F, while fall (September to November) temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F.

Featured Fish - Bluegill

Fly fishing for bluegills has become increasingly popular, and light tackle anglers have long found it to be one of the best action fish, ounce for ounce, that can be caught. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The Bluegill has a greatly compressed, round (in profile) body that is typical of the sunfishes. Its color is highly variable and many range from dark blue or bluish-purple to yellow, and in some cases, (notably in quarry holes) it may even appear to be clear or colorless. Usually, there are 6-8 vertical bars on the sides, which may or may not be prominent. The gill cover (operculum) peaks into a broad, round flap that is black in color; however, it is not surrounded by a lighter colored trim as it is in some other sunfishes. It has the small mouth and head that are typical of sunfish species. The pectoral fins are pointed.