Boot Lake fishing

Boot Lake fishing: not stocked since July 2, 2015. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Also recorded: Bluegill and Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike.

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Last stocked
July 2, 2015
· Walleye
Plants on record
8
Since 1985
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Surface acres
106.3

Fish at Boot Lake

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Around the dates Boot Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 60°F in September, 48°F in October, 66.9°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 4 plants · last September 24, 1990

Last stocked September 24, 1990 · 4 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last October 30, 1991 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 30, 1991 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 2, 2015 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Boot Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 90 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1985

280

Fish stocked in 1986

400

Fish stocked in 1988

400

Fish stocked in 1990

400

Fish stocked in 1991

3,600

Fish stocked in 2013

2,025

Fish stocked in 2015

2,500

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 2, 2015Walleye2,500–report
July 4, 2013Walleye2,025–report
October 30, 1991Largemouth Bass1,800–report
October 30, 1991Largemouth Bass1,800–report
September 24, 1990Tiger Muskie400–report
September 22, 1988Tiger Muskie400–report
September 17, 1986Tiger Muskie400–report
October 2, 1985Tiger Muskie280–report

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Twilight Lake 4.7 mi last stocked May 14, 2026 Mid Lake 4.7 mi last stocked September 25, 1990 Bluegill Lake 4.9 mi last stocked October 10, 1995 Neds Lake 4.9 mi last stocked May 14, 2026 Big Island Lake 5 mi last stocked November 1, 2023

Common questions

What fish are at Boot Lake?

Fishing Boot Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 4 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 24, 1990. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 30, 1991. Walleye was last stocked July 2, 2015. Bluegill and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Boot Lake stocked?

Not stocked since July 2, 2015. About 90 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1985 and 2015.

Which lakes near Boot Lake were stocked more recently?

Twilight Lake (4.7 mi), Neds Lake (4.9 mi), and Big Island Lake (5 mi) were stocked more recently.