Fishing Report
Buttermilk Lake Fishing Report
Campbellsport, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 12:23 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.591902, -88.206449
Est. water temp
52.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Campbellsport (Fond du Lac County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 7 AM (Fair · 52/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
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Species detail
How to catch them at Buttermilk Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Buttermilk Lake · 43.5919, -88.2064
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Buttermilk Lake?
No fish species have been recorded for Buttermilk Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Buttermilk Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Buttermilk Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Buttermilk Lake?
Buttermilk Lake is near Campbellsport, WI, at 43.5919, -88.2064.
Plan your trip to Buttermilk Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Buttermilk Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.