The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Boy Lake
Cass County, Minnesota · about 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Boy Lake
Boy Lake is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota, covering about 3,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 17.8 miles of shoreline. At about 1,290 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Walker, is about 18 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 ft
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Boy Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Boy Lake
- Walkerabout 18 mi west
- Cohassetabout 25 mi northeast
- Grand Rapidsabout 29 mi east
- Crosslakeabout 29 mi south
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Questions about Boy Lake
What fish are in Boy Lake?
Lakes like Boy Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Boy Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Boy Lake?
About 3,020 acres, with about 17.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Boy Lake?
Walker is about 18 miles west; Cohasset is about 25 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Boy Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Boy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
