Little Lake Butte Des Morts

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 3
Species: 20

Little Lake Butte Des Morts is a 1,200-acre lake located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. With a maximum depth of 18 feet and approximately 12 miles of shoreline, this shallow drainage lake provides anglers with excellent fishing opportunities year-round. The lake begins at the outflows of Lake Winnebago at the Neenah and Menasha dams, and as water flows north, it narrows and transitions into the Lower Fox River at the Appleton dam. The Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge (Highway 441/10) crosses the lake, as does the Fox Cities Trestle Bridge, which carries popular pedestrian and bike trails. The lake's bottom composition consists of 20% sand and 80% muck, making it an ideal habitat for various fish species.

Wisconsin licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Little Lake Butte Des Morts and what's needed to catch them.

Fish stocking schedule

All stockings · 2

Muskellunge1,200 fish · 6.7 in2024
Muskellunge600 fish · 10.5 in2021

Source

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Little Lake Butte Des Morts. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Little Lake Butte Des Morts

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wisconsin licenses and regulations

Wisconsin Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Wisconsin Fishing License

Wisconsin residents and non-residents 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Children under 16 years of age do not need a fishing license.

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Wisconsin Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Wisconsin Stream Access Laws

Floatable water is public in Wisconsin, and users are legally allowed access to all lakes and streambeds below the high water mark for recreational purposes. Though riparian owners can own streams, the public has legal access to those streambeds below the high water mark while engaged in water-related recreational activity.

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