Boy
A 43-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.
Fish Species (5)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1983 | 1.75 | - | 0.29 lbs |
| Jun 29, 1983 | 6.00 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1983 | 9.50 | - | 1.34 lbs |
| Jun 29, 1983 | 1.50 | - | 0.75 lbs |
Walleye
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1983 | 0.50 | - | 1.00 lbs |
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
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1983 | 60.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 29, 1983 | 3.50 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1983 | 0.25 | - | 0.40 lbs |
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.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 42.87 acres
- Max Depth
- 42 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.28 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed