Leech Lake in 3-D at today's water level, about 152 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Leech Lake today
Minnesota · 159.3 sq mi · updated
45°F water, level 1296 ft, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm · about 25 ft deep today
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Tuesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moonset · wind 0 mph
Wednesday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestmoon overhead, sunset, moonset · wind 10 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
No fresh view yet
Clouds hid the lake on 6 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
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 7:14 am · sunset 4:47 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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