1/15/2020 Took a ride on the sled and this is what it looks like between Fanny lake and Saul lake roads on the west side of Boot, total devastation, almost like the Tunguska blast of 1908 Kurt
Dump News We should be receiving in the next week or two our official dump stickers. These stickers must be displayed to use the dump or be turned away Additional stickers are available for $25.00 Kurt
From the Town of Doty Doty WINTER Recycle Center Hours(and employment opportunity)
The Doty recycle center will be reducing its operating hours starting February 1st. This is a temporary change (which may become permanent) due to the availability of attendants. The town is pursuing the hiring of additional attendants. We are holding off on the change until February 1st to ensure as many people as possible are aware of the change. The town determined that while Wednesday was the least used day, it would be prudent to continue to keep the center open that day (at reduced hours) to accommodate residents. Sundays are the most used day, and its hours will not change. Winter hours, from January through April are: Wednesday 9 am – 11 am (Starts Feb 1st, 2020) Saturday 9 am – 11 am (Starts Feb 1st, 2020) Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm Summer hours run from May through the end of December and are: Wednesday 9 am – 11 am Saturday 9 am – noon Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm These times will be evaluated if an applicant is found and hired to be an attendant and through out this winter and summer to see if it needs to be further modified. Holiday weekends, Deer hunting and other events have been considered in selecting the times and dates
2020 February Doty Dog Sled Races Cancelled
Due to the trails still being impassable the 2020 February Doty Dog Sled Races have been cancelled. They are planning to host again in 2021 Kurt
So you think we've had a lot of snow? Here's a postcard of Lakewood from 1935 Kurt
Bathymetric Contour Scan Map of the Boot Lake completed last year by the WDNR, all part of our lake management plan. It's a nice representation of the various water depths around the lake.
Oconto County Lakes Project Boot Lake Study Report 2019 Overall Project: All 60 lakes with in Oconto County with public access will be studied and each lake will have an individual Lake Management Plan developed and the County will have an Operational Strategy and Plan completed and adopted to help County staff members in achieving an overall goal of "Having the Healthiest Waters in Wisconsin" Boot Lake was included in the first round of studies
click here to read the Boot Lake DRAFT Management Plan REVISED 10/15/19 If anyone has comments, they can email them to Amy Klebe (amywolves14@gmail.com) and she will forward the comments to Ryan Haney, Water Resource Scientist, Center for Watershed Science and Education UW-Stevens Point
Here a postcard of the lodge circa 1960's to early 1970's. Note the bunkhouse in the background where single rooms were available for the avid hunter or fishermen. Kurt
It could take 10 years for Wisconsin to recover from the violent July wind storm that wrecked northern forests Click Here to Read Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Article on the July 2019 Storm
Boot Lake 1928 Here is a postcard which was sent August 28th 1928 taken from the top of the hill at Pine Ridge Lodge. Notes the size of the pine trees in the foreground by the pier and compare them to today next time you take a boat ride around the lake. Kurt
Boot Lake Water Data for 2019 (updated 8/20/19)
Here are the data for 2 years of taking samplings from the lake. We hope to have the results for phosphorous and chlorophyll tests back from the state sometime later this year and will forward for posting. click here to see 2018 - 1019 water data readings Zebra Mussel Update
As the summer season ends we need to pay close attention and look for zebra mussels that may be attached to structures that we remove from the water, including boats, docks, rafts, and water toys. CLICK HERE TO READ INFORMATION ON ZEBRA MUSSELS
2019 Boot Lake Improvement Association Annual Meeting THANKS OF ATTENDING click here for minutes of 2019 annual meeting
Boot Lake Postcards Here are two new photos of the lake taken around the 1930's time frame. The first is a collage of Pine Ridge Lodge shots showing the area cabins and the lake, you may have to zoom in to see all the details. The second is a very unique postcard of the CCC camp located across county T by the campground their is a sign over there commemorating the work they did during the depression building roads, campgrounds, and basically opening up the area. I wonder what those guys would think of the area now. Kurt
Here's how you got the word out about your business before social media. Just think $5.00 a day and only two turns up from Chicago! Kurt
Postcard from the 1940's of Pine Ridge Lodge "Pump Room". Behind the bar are Bud Erler along with his father ( Frank and John's father and grandfather). Note the photos along the top of the walls, they are of famous boxers who used to come to the lodge to practice. Kurt
Aquatic Invasive Species Identification contact Amy Klebe if interested in identifying invasive aquatic species on Boot Lake click here to visit the Wiscosnin Lakes website
2016 Boot Lake Creel Survey Report A while back you called asking about our Creel Report from last year on Boot lake, and although it has taken longer than expected – it is now finally done! Please feel free to copy or send to any others that may be interested. You can also find more Creel Survey Reports on the following website http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/north/trtycrlsrvys.html . We certainly appreciate your cooperation and that of all the friendly folks we met out there. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime. Enjoy your lake. Joelle Underwood 8770 County J, Woodruff, WI 54568 click here to see the 2016 Boot Lake Creel Survey Report
Update on Condition and Health of Boot Lake click here to read the report from Amy Klebe
Boot Lake Fish Stocking Information
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Aquatic Invasive Species Identification contact Amy Klebe if interested in identifying invasive aquatic species on Boot Lake click here to visit the Wiscosnin Lakes website ------------------------------------------
click here to see lake map, wake hours and recommended boating, skiing, tubing directions
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