Boot Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near Two Inlets. DNR lake ID 03003000.
Boot Lake is a 385.1-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Two Inlets. Its deepest point reaches 109 ft, and about 21% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 18.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 03003000 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near Two Inlets |
| Surface area | 385.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 109 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 21% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 18.5 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 7.8 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.1 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Clearer (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 18.5 ft, phosphorus 7.8 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.1 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Boot Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: clearer.
Fishing on Boot Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2021 (5 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 5.22 | 1.0 to 5.0 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.22 | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 9.11 | 2.2 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.67 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.22 | 1.5 to 13.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.44 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Bluegill | gill | 3.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 8.22 | 7.7 to 43.4 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.56 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.67 | 0.4 to 1.5 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 2.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.0 | 1.4 to 5.9 |
| Rock bass | gill | 2.0 | 0.7 to 4.4 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.89 | 0.8 to 3.7 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 0.78 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 3.44 | n/a |
Walleye catch was above the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 14.0 in (2021), Northern pike 28.0 in (2021), Walleye 25.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Tullibee (cisco), White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Boot Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 7 trailer spaces. 10 mi NE of Ponsford on Cnty Rd 44, then N 3.2 mi on Cnty Rd 46 to N shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Big Basswood Lake 3.4 mi, Becker County
- Basswood Lake 3.5 mi, Becker County
- Dinner Lake 3.9 mi, Becker County
- Hungry Man Lake 4.0 mi, Becker County
- Kane Lake 4.3 mi, Becker County
- Two Inlets Lake 4.5 mi, Becker County
- Sockeye Lake 4.6 mi, Becker County
- Cedar Lake 4.6 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Boot Lake
How deep is Boot Lake?
Boot Lake reaches a maximum depth of 109 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 21% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Boot Lake?
Boot Lake covers about 385.1 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Boot Lake?
Summer water clarity on Boot Lake averages 18.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Boot Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Boot Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Boot Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Boot Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Boot Lake?
Boot Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Boot Lake.
How is the walleye population on Boot Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1991 to 2021, walleye numbers on Boot Lake ran mostly above the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Boot Lake?
Homes on Boot Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Boot Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Boot Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 21% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 18.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Boot Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Boot Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Boot Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2021), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.