West Boot

Washington County

Near Marine on Saint Croix

DOW: 82004400

Northern PikeGood · 70BluegillAverage · 49Hybrid SunfishAverage · 44

A 50-acre lake near Marine on Saint Croix in Washington County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (11)

Northern Pike

Good · 70

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.7"

Avg Weight

3.58 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 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
Aug 5, 1998	2.00	19.7"	3.58 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1998	0.56	19.7"	1.44 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	1.20	16.3"	1.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 49

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 52.0 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1988	52.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1983	44.67	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 44

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.7"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

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

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	1.78	4.7"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	0.10	8.0"	0.49 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–12.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	0.50	7.0"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 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
Aug 5, 1998	3.00	5.8"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1998	5.00	5.8"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

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

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	4.00	6.3"	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1998	8.00	6.3"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	11.10	5.5"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 18

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	0.22	4.5"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	11.00	3.5"	-	Survey seining
Aug 3, 1993	1.00	3.5"	0.79 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	37.50	10.0"	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1998	2.22	10.0"	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	76.00	7.6"	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 47

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.7–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	0.50	7.0"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1993	1.00	5.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1993	0.10	5.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 41

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.5"

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.6 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1998	0.50	8.5"	0.74 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1998	1.56	8.5"	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1993	0.90	9.0"	0.71 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Poor · 0

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1993	-	-	-	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1983	2.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1983	2.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 5, 1998The fish population in West Boot Lake was low in number. Black and yellow bullhead were present in moderate numbers with good average size. Black crap…

The fish population in West Boot Lake was low in number. Black and yellow bullhead were present in moderate numbers with good average size. Black crappie and pumpkinseed were the most abundant panfish species present with most small in size. Northern pike were present in low numbers with some larger fish. Small numbers of largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, yellow perch, and golden shiner were sampled.

August 3, 1993STATUS OF THE FISHERY: The fish population of West Boot Lake is dominated by small bullheads, small blackcrappie and small to average size northern pi…

STATUS OF THE FISHERY: The fish population of West Boot Lake is dominated by small bullheads, small blackcrappie and small to average size northern pike. The small size of the fish is a result of a winterkill thatoccurred in the winter of 1989-1990. One larger crappie and some average (2 lb each) northern pike were the onlyfish sampled that would interest most anglers. Winterkill events and the lack of a designated public access continue to be the major factors limitingfishing on this lake.

August 2, 1988SPECIES PRESENT WERE NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK AND YELLOW BULLHEADS, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE. THE NORTHERN PIKE CATCH WAS TWICE THE LOCAL M…

SPECIES PRESENT WERE NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK AND YELLOW BULLHEADS, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE. THE NORTHERN PIKE CATCH WAS TWICE THE LOCAL MEDIAN CATCH RATE AND CONSITED OF AGE II AND III FISH, RANGLING IN SIZE FROM 16 TO 24 INCHES AND EXHIBITING FAIRLY FAST GROWTH RATES. THE BLUEGILL CATCH WAS 2.5X THE LMCR AND RANGED FROM 3.5 TO 7.5 INCHES; PSD = 22%. PUMPKINSEED AND BLACK CRAPPIE WERE RARE AND WERE NOT CAPTURED IN SURVEY NETS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in West Boot?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed in West Boot. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at West Boot?

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

How deep is West Boot?

West Boot has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in West Boot is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.