BUTLER LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Butler Lake


April 28, 2024

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.



Fish Species
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lewis Lake

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Jordan Mill Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Palestine Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Jeffery

Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Magnolia Springs State Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE 265, LAKE BUTLER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
OLD FERRY ROAD 2231, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 47 22430, FORT WHITE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST CREEK 490 2312, BRANFORD
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET 3772, MIDDLEBURG
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

General Coffee State Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Howard Peeple's Park

St. Marys Civic Park

Laura S Walker State Park

Kingsland Lions Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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