Leech Lake in 3-D at today's water level, about 152 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Leech Lake today
Minnesota · 159.3 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 46°F water, level 1296 ft, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Leech Lake
- Anderson's Cove ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Brindleys Harbor ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Woodland ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Leech Lake Resort B&BHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Chase on the LakeHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Moore's LodgeResort · by the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
15 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
59% Fair chance for northern pike today · 2–20 ft deep
- Water 46°F on top, much colder than they like, so they move slowly and stay deep.
- Best water today is 2–20 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 105 ft, cold below.
- Little oxygen below about 160 ft, so fish stay above it.
Best zone: channel edge, about 3% of them, 2–18 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge · about 15 ft deep today
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 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.
What's biting
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:18 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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