Boot

Anoka County

Near Linwood

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PumpkinseedExcellent · 79Yellow PerchGood · 61Northern PikeGood · 52

A 91-acre lake near Linwood in Anoka County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1959.

Fish Species (11)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 8.6 per trap net · typical 0.8–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1959	8.60	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net · typical 3–26.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	4.20	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 30, 1959	13.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.97 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	4.50	-	1.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1959	0.40	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 5.6 per trap net · typical 2.4–15.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	5.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1959	5.60	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.20	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.40	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 35

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 16.2 per trap net · typical 1.9–29.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1959	16.20	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 17.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–6.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	17.00	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 30, 1959	144.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Common Carp

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

8.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–4.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.50	-	8.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.40	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1959	0.60	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 30, 1959	4.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Special regulations on this lake

DNR special regulations override the statewide limits.

All species — lake-wide
Closed to fishing.

Statewide limits

Statewide limits — apply unless a special regulation above overrides them.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 30, 1959This lake is entirely within the boundaries of a Scientific and Natural Area and as such: It is CLOSED to any fishing or boating activity. There is NO…

This lake is entirely within the boundaries of a Scientific and Natural Area and as such: It is CLOSED to any fishing or boating activity. There is NO public access on the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Boot?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass in Boot. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Boot?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Boot. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Boot?

Boot has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Boot last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Boot is from 1959. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Boot have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Boot in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Boot?

Yes — the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations list 1 special rule for Boot. Special regulations override the statewide limits; see the fishing regulations section on this page. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.