Butternut Lake Fishing Trips

Butternut Lake is why so many families come back to Eagle Pointe Lodging. We are a family-operated cabin and pontoon rental on this Price County lake, just west of Park Falls, Wisconsin, and we have been here since 1991. The lake is about 1,000 acres, and the fishing is the real Northwoods mix: musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, and panfish.

You stay on 13 private acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline and a sandy beach area. Every cabin has its own dock, so you can start the day with a few casts before breakfast and be back on the water after dinner. Firewood is included. Trailer parking is on the property if you bring your own boat.

A fishing trip here does not have to be complicated. Musky Haven is our 2-bedroom cabin with water views, one queen bed and one full bed, and it sleeps 4. It is dog-friendly and open year-round, with lake access and a private dock a short walk from the meadow. Honeymoon and Eagle's View sit on the water, are pet-friendly, and are open from fishing opener through fall. Eagle's Nest, our 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront A-frame, sleeps 8, is accessible, and stays open year-round. Eagle's Nest is not air-conditioned and does not allow pets.

Cabins do not include boats. That is worth saying plainly, because some older directories still claim otherwise. You are welcome to bring your own — we have docks and trailer parking — or rent our pontoon for the week. The pontoon holds 8 people, rents for $225 a day, $950 a week, or $1,900 for two weeks, and is booked as its own listing. Pickup and return are at 8 AM, and the gas cans should come back full. Book the boat at https://www.eaglepointelodging.com/pontoon-boat-rental-orp5b7aaddx, or call us and we will walk you through it.

If you are planning around opener, Butternut Lake follows Wisconsin's general inland season. Confirm current dates, size limits, and bag limits on the DNR regulation sheet before you travel, because those rules change. There is no official weekly "what's biting" report written just for this lake, so the best same-week advice is still a call to our office at 715-762-4857. Public landings on the lake include Grants Landing, the North Launch Access, a carry-in site, and the access at County Highway B, if you need a second put-in.

November through April, cabin stays have a 3-night minimum. In summer we rent week-long, Saturday to Saturday. Check-in is at 3 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. If you need an earlier check-in, call us to see if it is available. Book the cabin that fits your group, add the pontoon if you want it, and come fish Butternut Lake from a place that has been in the same family for more than thirty years.

FAQ

What fish are in Butternut Lake?
Musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, and panfish. Always check the current Wisconsin DNR regulations for seasons and limits before you go out.

Do the cabins include a boat?
No. Cabins do not include boats. Bring your own — we have docks and trailer parking — or rent our pontoon for $225 a day, $950 a week, or $1,900 for two weeks.

Where is the pontoon, and what are the times?
The pontoon is docked at Eagle Pointe. It holds 8 people. Pickup and return are at 8 AM, and gas cans should be returned full. Book it at https://www.eaglepointelodging.com/pontoon-boat-rental-orp5b7aaddx.

Which cabin is best for a fishing trip?
Any of them will put you on the lake. Honeymoon, Eagle's View, and Eagle's Nest are waterfront. Musky Haven has water views and its own dock. Eagle's Nest sleeps 8 and is open year-round; Musky Haven is also open year-round and is dog-friendly. Eagle's View and Honeymoon close for winter and reopen at fishing opener.

What are check-in, check-out, and the minimum stay?
Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 10 AM. Call 715-762-4857 if you need an earlier check-in. There is a 3-night minimum November through April. Summer stays are weekly, Saturday to Saturday.

Call to action

Book your fishing trip direct at eaglepointelodging.com with no booking fees, or call 715-762-4857. Browse the cabins at https://www.eaglepointelodging.com/properties, and add the pontoon at https://www.eaglepointelodging.com/pontoon-boat-rental-orp5b7aaddx. See you on the lake.