Boot Lake (Rusk County)
Boot Lake is an 87 acre seepage lake about 8 miles south of Bruce in Rusk County. It has three basins and is known for bluegill and largemouth bass, with a low density muskellunge population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
2022 survey found fewer fish than in 2012, but larger ones
Bluegill
Abundant, but mostly small. Few reach 8 inches
Muskellunge
Low density, reproduces naturally
Crappie
Low numbers, fish often reach 10 inches
Yellow Perch
Mostly small, average 4 inches
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boot Lake AccessRampPublic ramp with room for 1-5 trailers. Dense floating plants limit boats to a narrow channel from the landing to the middle basin.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 (Rusk 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 (Rusk County) ↗Local tips
- Use a small boat or canoe. Floating plants make the lake hard to move around in.
- Fish the weed edges and fish cribs at 10 to 15 feet for bass and panfish.
- Fishing pressure is light, so expect quiet water.
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