Fishing Leech Lake and Walker Minnesota for musky, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie
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Fishing Leech Lake and Walker Minnesota for musky, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie
Fishing Leech Lake and Walker Minnesota for musky, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie
Fishing Leech Lake and Walker Minnesota for musky, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie
Fishing Leech Lake and Walker Minnesota for musky, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie

About The Leech Lake, Minnesota Area

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Fishing Leech LakeLeech Lake is the land of stories. As more and more people discover this beautiful area as an ideal tourism spot, their adventures turn into stories that are told over and over. Leech Lake, one of Minnesota's largest, is surrounded by many smaller lakes and located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. 

Although fishing continues to be one of the most popular activities, visitors find this area holds a stunning array of experiences, activities, and opportunity. Whether people visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even longer, they leave with a treasury of tales. You will, too, when you visit us and indulge in whatever your spirit desires: 

Fish for muskie, bass, walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, and crappies on Leech or smaller lakes. 

Enjoy a sunbath along miles of unspoiled natural shoreline. 

Golf on one of our beautiful courses offering challenges for all skill levels. Hike, bike, snowmobile, ski, or horseback ride across a wealth of trails that make you feel as though you're the first to discover them. 

Hunting Leech LakeHunt waterfowl as millions of migrating ducks and geese pass through our thousands of acres of lakes and rivers. Take to the aspen forest, thick woodlands, and open fields to hunt for grouse and deer. 

Relax in the small town friendliness and explore our many quaint stores that offer unusual gifts and merchandise. 

Discover other points of interest, such as the Museum of Natural History, Cass County Historical Society, Sugar Point Battle Monument, and Itasca State Park. 

Families come to Leech Lake Area to learn, explore, and have fun together. Couples come for romantic getaways, and individuals for quiet respite. Whatever you seek, come to Leech Lake Area and explore the possibilities. On these waters, across these paths, and under this sky, you'll discover a new sense of adventure and stories of your own.

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Area Activities & Attractions

Spring and Summer in the Leech Lake Area

Fishing Leech LakeSpring is a spectacular time to discover what’s coming to life in the Chippewa National Forest, or to immerse yourself in all the luxuries of our many beautiful surrounding lakes.

Fishing Opener
Area lakes suit every desire from small to large:  choose the serene, quiet waters of a small, hidden lake, or the excitement of the wider open waters for your fishing indulgence.

Hiking and Biking
Leech Lake wouldn’t be the same without its magnificent array of trails lining lake shores and plunging deep into the woods—perfect for hiking, biking, and horseback riding in the spring and summer months.  It’s an ideal time to explore the Chippewa National Forest or Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails.

Warm Weather Camping
Leech Lake has plenty of campgrounds for you to choose from—there’s no better way to top off your experience.  Set up your tent right under the stars, or park your own camper at a local RV site.

Leech Lake VacationsSailing and Skiing
Leech Lake Area is a haven of sunny days, spectacular sunsets, and nights filled with the songs of nature.  Take an afternoon for sailing, skiing, or swimming in the crystal blue waters.

Bird Watching and Spring Wildflowers
Along with budding trees and blossoming wildflowers, you can see hundreds of different songbirds, waterfowl, and other birds in their natural habitat.  This area has one of the largest bald eagle populations in the state, and is truly a birdwatcher’s dream.

Crazy Days
From sophisticated boutiques to charming craft shops, shopping is great all year long.  Throughout the summer, shopaholics come from all around to revel in our local “Crazy Days.”  Once a month, the gift shops and other merchants of our town turn the streets into a bargain fest you’ll never forget.  See our shopping guide on page 13.

And There’s More!
While you’re in our small towns, stop into the unique gift shops and local restaurants.  The restaurant guide on page 8 shows just a taste of the tempting treats and luscious dining that await you.  Check out the local airplane rides, airfields, and flying services.  Take a scenic driving tour.  Canoe through quiet waters.  The opportunities are endless!

Autumn in the Leech Lake Area

The Leech Lake Area is blessed with many great treasures, all at their height in the fall of the year.

Leech Lake MinnesotaTrails
The Leech Lake Area holds an awesome array of forests with hundreds of miles of trails.  Chippewa Grand National Forest surrounds the Leech Lake Area.  Filled with an amazing variety of trees, this area holds the most spectacular fall colors imaginable.  The colors on display include glorious yellows, deep oranges, flaming reds, and vibrant greens.  Take a more in-depth look at our trail system on page 7.

Fishing and Hunting
Fall is a great time for fishing on Leech Lake and the surrounding lakes.  Autumn makes for a peaceful and perfect time to enjoy the abundance of fish who have only become bigger since the early summer.  The fall leaves are also a serene backdrop for hunting enthusiasts in pursuit of grouse, deer, and duck.

Marathon
This is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the trails through the woods, and what better way than by joining in on Walker’s annual marathon or 10K race.

Ethnic Fest
Kids and adults love the Annual Ethnic Fest that turns our town into a cultural mecca.

Tournaments and Festivals
Fishing tournaments and music festivals continue straight through into the fall, providing fun and entertainment for all.  See the Fishing Information page for more information on tournaments.

 

Snowmobiling Leech LakeWinter in the Leech Lake Area

Winter time in the Leech Lake Area creates a sparkling white playground for visitors of all ages.  With the snow comes an abundance of activities to suit everyone’s tastes:  snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing, showshoeing, sleigh riding, sledding, and winter hiking.

Snowmobiling and Skiing
Leech Lake is a snowmobiler’s dream—The Paul Bunyan and Heartland trails intersect here and provide hundreds of miles of trails.  The area also includes an array of trails specifically groomed for cross country skiing.

Snowshoeing and Hiking
Snowshoers and hikers will enjoy the vast expanses of wilderness and the continuous beauty of the area.  Winter provides wonderful photo opportunities of wolves, deer, fox, coyotes, and other creatures.

Ice Fishing Leech LakeIce Fishing
Anyone who ice fishes will love fishing in our area.  Rent a house for a day, and stay overnight in one of our many local resorts or motels! During the mid-February, the International Eelpout Festival is held on Leech Lake.  During this popular three-day festival it is not uncommon to have up to 10,000 anglers on the ice pursuing the elusive eelpout.

Festivals and Events

Ethnic Fest
This September 10th, 11th, & 12th, the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 7th Annual Ethnic Fest Celebration in Walker, Minnesota.  Ethnic Fest is a “Celebration of Cultural Diversity which is the American Tapestry” as stated in their mission statement.  The streets come alive with music and dance representative of many cultures.  The air is filled with the aroma of various ethnic cuisines for your enjoyment and the streets are lined with booths featuring crafts from many cultures.

The weekend also includes a parade with participants from far and near and a Saturday night street dance.  You will be truly amazed at the cultural diversity represented here.  Ethnic Fest is an experience of new and old traditions you will remember for a long time to come.

Festival of Lights
Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, the community comes together to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season and partake in the true meaning of giving.  This event was created to focus on a way to “give to those less fortunate.”  Participants and spectators are encouraged to donate food and toys to be distributed to those in need during the holidays.  This beautiful event is centered around the Parade of Lights which focuses on holiday themes, each lit up to create a festive atmosphere.  Of course, Santa Claus is there to take pictures with children and listen to their holiday wishes.  Every Saturday in December through Christmas, children may take a sleigh ride with Santa Claus through the streets of Walker.

Trail Systems To Suit All Outdoor Enthusiasts

Hiking Leech LakeWhatever your passion, the Leech Lake Area boasts a wealth of trails that can be followed from Leech Lake all the way to Canada, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and southward.  Take your pick for fabulous biking, hiking, and backpacking in the summer, as well as skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in the winter.  Some of our most celebrated trails include:

Heartland Trail:  South of Walker is Minnesota’s oldest paved trail, with miles of beautiful lakes, forest scenery, wildlife, and flowers.

North Country National Scenic Trail:  Part of the longest continuous footpath in North America, the North Country Trail cuts through the Chippewa National Forest.

Paul Bunyan State Recreational Trail, Soo Line Trail:  Built along abandoned rail corridors, these trails are great venues for easy-going exploration.

Mi-Ge-Zi Trail:  Four completed, paved miles of non-motorized hiking/biking trails in the Chippewa National Forest along the eastern edge of Cass Lake and Pike Bay.

County Road 50 Walking Trail:  8 miles of walking trails along the Shingobee River Valley.

Lake Erin Interpretive Trail:  This 5-mile walking trail surrounds scenic Lake Erin.

Oak Point Trail:  8 miles of walking trails at the north end of Steamboat Bay on Leech Lake.

Stony Point Recreational Area Trail:  9 miles of looped forest road for biking and hiking through the Chippewa National Forest.

…plus many, many more!  Whether you stick to the path or blaze your own way, there’s plenty of room for you to discover new adventures on the trails of the Leech Lake Area.

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