Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Sunfish lake

Boot Lake

Public access

Boot Lake is a 197-acre lake in Lake County, 83 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
38050300
County
Lake
Surface area
197 acres
Maximum depth
83 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
134 acres, 68% of the lake
Shoreline
4.6 miles
Average water clarity
14.2 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Prairie Portage
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1974
Fish species recorded
largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and 4 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
3, owned by US Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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