2019 Ice Fisheree

Butternut Lake, January 19, 2019

On a cold and brisk day for ice fishing with temperatures starting in the below zero range, there were still over 250 anglers that were registered in the contest.  A total of 45 fish were brought into the check-in station, and included 15 northern pike, 7 walleye, 10 perch and 14 crappie. A ‘catch & release option was offered and 4 of the northern and 4 of the walleye were released alive back to the lake.

Walleye

  • Dave Little 23"
  • Nancy Goethlich 18 5/8"
  • Ben Mayer 18 1/8"

Northern Pike

  • Kate Weinberger 29 5/8"
  • Multiple anglers tied for 2nd
  • Multiple anglers tied for 3rd

Perch

  • Haydn Thon 10 5/8" - Tie
  • Joseph Koerner 10 5/8" - Tie
  • Multiple anglers tied for 2nd & 3rd

Crappie

  • Gabe Esquibel 13 5/8" - Tie
  • Jeff Henri 13 5/8" - Tie
  • Multiple anglers tied for 2nd & 3rd

Thanks to our many local businesses for their continued support. Shop and dine local!

  • Wilderness Pier
  • BP Car wash
  • Times to Treasure
  • Pal Cafe
  • Art’ Barber Styling
  • Weathershield
  • PackerLand Plus
  • Butternut Feed
  • Lanes Bar & Eatery
  • Lakeside Financial
  • Thimm’s Taxidermy
  • Park Pharmacy
  • Timber Breeze
  • Midway Bar
  • St. Croix
  • Ross’s Sport Shop
  • First National Bank
  • Butternut Resort
  • Park Pharmacy
  • Justin Donner Fisheree
  • Lucky 13 Power Sports
  • Zoesch Accounting
  • Wojcieszak’s Resort
  • Elk River Rods