Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last June 15, 2010 Best: dawn, dusk Boot Lake fishing
Boot Lake fishing: not stocked since June 15, 2010. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 15, 2010
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2001
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 185 ft
Fish at Boot Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last June 15, 2010 Best: dawn, dusk How Boot Lake is stocked
Florence Lake (0.5 mi), Vera Lake (0.6 mi), Crystal Lake (1 mi), Little Lonely Lake (1.2 mi), and Honeybee Lake (2.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Florence Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Vera Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Crystal Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Lonely Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Honeybee Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2001
3,200
Fish stocked in 2002
3,200
Fish stocked in 2003
6,623
Fish stocked in 2004
3,200
Fish stocked in 2005
2,400
Fish stocked in 2006
2,852
Fish stocked in 2007
3,231
Fish stocked in 2008
2,186
Fish stocked in 2009
3,800
Fish stocked in 2010
2,933
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,933 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 9, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,800 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,186 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 20, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,231 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 22, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,426 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 22, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,426 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 29, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2 in | report |
| August 24, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 28, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 6,623 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 6, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 14, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 1.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Willow, AK
From Parks Hwy mile 70.8 take Willow Creek Parkway west 2 miles, Crystal Lake Road 2.6 miles, then Vera Road 0.75 mile to a public access trail. The short trail crosses boggy ground and most shoreline is private. About 34 acres, max depth about 9 ft.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Boot Lake
Public access to Boot Lake is limited, with the majority of the lake shoreline being privately owned. Additionally, the short access trail to the lake traverses boggy ground. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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Common questions
What fish are at Boot Lake?
Fishing Boot Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 11 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 15, 2010, averaging 2.1 in.
When is Boot Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 15, 2010.
How big are the fish stocked at Boot Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Boot Lake average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Boot Lake?
The nearest town is Willow, AK. From Parks Hwy mile 70.8 take Willow Creek Parkway west 2 miles, Crystal Lake Road 2.6 miles, then Vera Road 0.75 mile to a public access trail. The short trail crosses boggy ground and most shoreline is private. About 34 acres, max depth about 9 ft.
Which lakes near Boot Lake were stocked more recently?
Florence Lake (0.5 mi), Vera Lake (0.6 mi), Crystal Lake (1 mi), Little Lonely Lake (1.2 mi), and Honeybee Lake (2.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Florence Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Vera Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Crystal Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Lonely Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Honeybee Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.