Boot Lake Fishing Map — 20 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Boot Lake: what the data says

32-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Yellow Perch fishing at Boot Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 6 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 17 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Boot Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 9 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Crappie fishing at Boot Lake

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	8 to 20 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Boot Lake

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for winter bluegill. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft

Common questions

How deep is Boot Lake?

Boot Lake is about 20 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Boot Lake?

Anglers target northern pike, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch on Boot Lake. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Boot Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Boot Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Nearby waters

Hartnan Lake · Howe Lake · Clear Lake · Upper Twin Lake · Cornell Lake · Jim Lake

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