East Boot

Washington County

Near Marine on Saint Croix

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Northern PikeGood · 68BluegillGood · 54Black CrappieGood · 51

A 47-acre lake near Marine on Saint Croix in Washington County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2003.

Fish Species (12)

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.4"

Avg Weight

4.82 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike50% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 50%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	3.00	21.4"	4.82 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 2003	0.25	21.4"	1.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1998	0.78	17.7"	1.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 53.0 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1988	13.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1988	53.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1983	2.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 51

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 34.3 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	1.00	6.5"	-	Survey seining
Jul 21, 2003	32.00	6.5"	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 2003	34.25	6.5"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	1.12	5.9"	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 2003	8.00	5.9"	0.10 lbs	Survey seining
Aug 3, 1998	0.67	3.5"	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	1.00	-	-	Survey seining
Aug 3, 1998	0.67	5.5"	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1998	2.00	5.5"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 23

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	3.25	5.5"	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 2003	10.00	5.5"	-	Survey seining
Jul 21, 2003	3.00	5.5"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Poor · 13

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.2–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1998	0.11	3.0"	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1993	0.70	5.6"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Golden Shiner

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	4.00	7.3"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1998	1.00	-	-	Standard gill nets
Aug 2, 1993	0.50	5.3"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.8"

Avg Weight

0.81 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	3.50	10.8"	0.81 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 2003	11.00	10.8"	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1998	15.00	7.8"	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.3"

Avg Weight

1.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.62 per trap net · typical 1.1–25.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	18.00	12.3"	1.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 2003	0.62	12.3"	1.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1998	129.00	9.2"	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.0"

Avg Weight

4.65 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1998	0.11	21.0"	4.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1983	2.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1983	5.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 21, 2003East Boot Lake is a small waterbody with limited public access. The lake occasionally suffers from winterkill. During the 2003 survey black crappies w…

East Boot Lake is a small waterbody with limited public access. The lake occasionally suffers from winterkill. During the 2003 survey black crappies were found to be the most abundant species. The average size sampled was approximately 7 inches. Northern pike and largemouth bass were also sampled. Neither species was sampled in abundance however. Northern pike up to approximately 31 inches in length were sampled. Black bullhead numbers decreased to average levels since the last survey when compared to similar lakes. The black bullheads caught averaged more than 12 inches and 1 pound in weight a piece. Pumpkinseed sunfish were captured in average numbers for this type of lake. Their size was also average.

August 3, 1998The fish population in East Boot Lake suffered from a winterkill in 1996-97. The present population reflects this, with black bullhead the most abunda…

The fish population in East Boot Lake suffered from a winterkill in 1996-97. The present population reflects this, with black bullhead the most abundant species. Pumpkinseed and black crappie were present in fair numbers, with some reaching acceptable size. Northern pike were present with most fish age I.

August 2, 1993East Boot has a history of periodic winter kills which greatly influence the species composition and size structure of the fish population. Black crap…

East Boot has a history of periodic winter kills which greatly influence the species composition and size structure of the fish population. Black crappie abundance was high (247.6/trapnet), but average size was small (5.5 inches). Black crappie ranged in length from 4.4 to 9.1 inches. Northern pike abundance was low for area lakes (2.5/gillnet). Northern pike ranged in length from 8.7 to 31.7 inches. Largemouth bass were present and ranged in size from 10.3 to 12.0 inches. Black bullhead abundance was normal for area lakes, however average size was small (7.0 inches). Yellow bullhead abundance was low. Pumpkinseed abundance was low, and average size was small (4.0 inches).

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in East Boot?

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

Is there public access at East Boot?

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

How deep is East Boot?

East Boot has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in East Boot last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in East Boot is from 2003. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.