Bootleg
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69045200
7 Surveys
347.27
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bootleg. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 3.46 lb | 18 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 14 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.0 | 0.26 lb | 16 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.9 | 0.42 lb | 32 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 8 |
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Species known to inhabit Bootleg. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Bootleg
- Weather forecast for Bootleg — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0425°N, 92.1998°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.