Boy

Itasca County

Near Alder

DOW: 31062300

Yellow PerchGood · 70Northern PikeAverage · 48WalleyeAverage · 39

A 43-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (5)

Yellow Perch

Good · 70

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1983	1.75	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 29, 1983	6.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.34 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1983	9.50	-	1.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1983	1.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1983	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Black Bullhead

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1983	60.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1983	3.50	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1983	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 29, 1983BULLHEAD AND NORTHERN PIKE POPULATIONS ARE AT QUITE HIGH LEVELS. THE FISH SPECIES COMPLEX IS INDICATIVE OF PERIODIC WINTERKILL IN THE LAKE.

BULLHEAD AND NORTHERN PIKE POPULATIONS ARE AT QUITE HIGH LEVELS. THE FISH SPECIES COMPLEX IS INDICATIVE OF PERIODIC WINTERKILL IN THE LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Boy?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Walleye in Boy. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Boy?

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

How deep is Boy?

Boy has a maximum depth of 42 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Boy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Boy is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Boy have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Boy?

No — Boy has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.