Guide To Fishing At Leech Lake

AKA: Leech Reservoir

Rich history, natural beauty and great fishing make Leech Lake a very desirable destination. Great for a fishing trip or extended family vacation, the area is packed with campgrounds, lodging, restaurants and everything you need to enhance your stay. But the real draw is the fishing.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Although the lake is known as a top walleye fishing lake, anglers can also pursue bass, crappie, sunfish, perch, bowfin, muskie and pike year round. Leech Lake is a 111,000-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, at Walker. When bass, walleye and other species spend time shallow, they have about 200 miles of shoreline to inhabit. Big pike and muskie roam the lake and the chance of catching a monster is realistic on every cast. Once the ice is safe in winter, most all the fish species can be caught through the ice. Boat owners have multiple choices for boat launch ramps around the lake, and there are rental boats available during the season at marinas and recreation areas. At much of the public area and campgrounds there is easy access for fishing from the bank.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, bowfin, muskie and northern pike at Leech Lake in Minnesota.

Primary fish species residing in Leech Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Leech Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

J & K Marine
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
218 847-1060

Shores of Leech Lake
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
218 547-1819

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Erickson's Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off State Route 200, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Leech Lake River, Hwy 8 Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off County Road 8 NE, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Shingobee Island Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Shingobee Road NW, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Stony Point Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Stony Point Camp Road NW, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sucker Bay Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off N Shore Drive NW, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Walker City Park Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Railroad Avenue W, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Whipolt Wayside Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Maple Leaf Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

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