Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:52 PM)
- Water level
- 6.26 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Butternut Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04026511 — BAD RIVER AT US HIGHWAY 169 NEAR MELLEN, WI · 22.9 mi from Butternut Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Butternut Lake Access
| Location | TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Butternut Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.982425, -90.517510 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ashland |
Butternut Lake Access is a public boat launch providing access to Butternut Lake in TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.98242, -90.51751. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Butternut Lake Access is a public boat launch on Butternut Lake in TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Ashland County, Wisconsin. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near TOWN OF CHIPPEWA • public launch in Ashland • fishing access on Butternut Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butternut Lake Access
Is Butternut Lake Access free to use?
Yes, Butternut Lake Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Wisconsin.
What water does Butternut Lake Access access?
Butternut Lake Access provides boat launch access to Butternut Lake in TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Butternut Lake Access?
Butternut Lake Access is located at coordinates 45.982425, -90.517510 in TOWN OF CHIPPEWA, Wisconsin. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Butternut Lake Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.