Bootleg Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Wilton (Beltrami). DNR lake ID 04021100.
Bootleg Lake is a 332.4-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Wilton (Beltrami). Its deepest point reaches 30 ft, and about 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 04021100 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Wilton (Beltrami) |
| Surface area | 332.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 61% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.5 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 6.5 ft.
Fishing on Bootleg Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 8.67 | 2.3 to 9.2 |
| Northern pike | trap | 2.57 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 27.33 | 3.7 to 28.4 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 4.43 | 0.5 to 3.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 2.0 | 0.9 to 8.0 |
| Bluegill | trap | 1.57 | 5.9 to 43.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 5.0 | 1.5 to 9.1 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.14 | 0.3 to 1.0 |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Miller Lake 1.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Grant Lake 2.8 mi, Beltrami County
- Manomin Lake 3.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Grass Lake 4.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Newman Lake 4.4 mi, Hubbard County
- Marquette Lake 5.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Carr Lake 5.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Irving Lake 5.8 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Bootleg Lake
How deep is Bootleg Lake?
Bootleg Lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Bootleg Lake?
Bootleg Lake covers about 332.4 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Bootleg Lake?
Summer water clarity on Bootleg Lake averages 6.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Bootleg Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Bootleg 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Bootleg Lake?
Homes on Bootleg 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 Bootleg Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Bootleg Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 61% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Bootleg Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Bootleg Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Bootleg Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Beltrami County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), 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.