Boot Lake (Oconto County)
Boot Lake is a clear seepage lake in northwestern Oconto County, within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It is known for walleye, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Good size structure, 8 to 26 inches in the 2024 survey
Largemouth Bass
Catch rates rose sharply from 2016 to 2024
Yellow Perch
Numbers have declined
Bluegill
Numbers have declined
Muskellunge
Stocking will stop
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boot Lake boat landingRampU.S. Forest Service landing with parking and restrooms. Shore fishing from National Forest land.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Boot Lake (Oconto County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Boot Lake (Oconto County) ↗Local tips
- Rock bass are very common. Expect many of them on live bait.
- Bass are plentiful, so fish weed edges and wood.
- A 36-site campground sits on the north shore.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.