Leech Lake (MN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Leech Lake?

Leech Lake has more than 103,000 surface acres of water in north central Minnesota and is regarded as a top fishing lake in the State. This Cass County giant has a max depth of approximately 150 feet and a mean depth of 18 feet. Using a sonar unit to identify differences in bottom types is important for eliminating dead water while fishing since a relatively small amount of the lake has submerged plants and fish movements are largely based on bottom type. Sand and muck make up a large portion of the lake in the shallow bays found on the north and east side of the lake while some pockets of vegetation can be found in sheltered bays. Walleyes will seek out shallow gravel and other hard substrates for spawning in the spring before moving to rocky reefs and deeper gravel areas in the summer months like those found in Walker Bay. Bottom bouncers and Lindy Rigs are great choices for trolling walleyes along weed edges, wind-swept points, and reefs. Zebra mussels were confirmed in the lake in 2016 by the Minnesota DNR so this already clear water body will continue to become clearer.

Q: What is Leech Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Leech Lake is a 103352.16 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 26ft. and a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Leech Lake?

Leech Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Yellow Perch, Lake Whitefish.

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Leech Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

61 Reports on Leech Lake

17 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Ben Nelson
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Baitfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Baitfish)
Fish are pushing shallow, generally in groups of 4 or more. The key I have found is to fish thoroughly, but still cover water. A light swim jig is great at picking apart almost any cover on Leech and is... Read More
Benjamin recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 1/4 oz / White/Rainbow
$5.29
Strike King Rage Menace Grub Pearl / 4"
$5.99
Sufix 832 Braid 40lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards
$15.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
$209.99
Dobyns Rods Fury Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Fast
$129.99
Joe Titus
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Reeds
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Reeds)
Leech is in full on pre-spawn mode. The bass are up shallow and feeding. Find one you should find more.
Joe recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN
Hotbait
Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Bluegill 2
$5.49
Xzone Lures 4" Pro Series Swammer Swimbait 309 / 4"
$4.49
~~$5.99~~
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
$209.99
Daiwa Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$159.99
Jason Kushlan
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
June 17-19 Water temps in the small bays were in the low 70s. I was able to get some good bites slow fishing a swim jig over the top of some submerged grass. The fish seemed to be in the... Read More
Jason recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN
Hotbait
6th Sense Divine Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Baby Bream
Out of Stock
6th Sense Divine Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Black N Blue
Out of Stock
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Bluegill Flash / 3.8"
$6.49
Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon 14lb / 200 Yards
$26.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$159.99

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Top ProductsReported on Leech Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Bluegill 2

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.49

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

HotbaitBest Seller

Outkast Tackle

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.29

Hotbait

Outkast Tackle

RTX Flipping Jig 3/4 oz / Black Blue

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Grass Jigs

$5.99

PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait 5" / Watermelon Copper Orange with Red

Best Seller

Berkley

PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait 5" / Watermelon Copper Orange with Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$8.99

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Sight Flash / 3.8"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Sight Flash / 3.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$6.49

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

On Sale

Berkley

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.99~~$5.99~~

HotbaitBest Seller

6th Sense

Divine Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Baby Bream

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

Hotbait

Greenfish Tackle

Gaff Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.59

Best Seller

Strike King

Rage Menace Grub Pearl / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

On Sale

Xzone Lures

4" Pro Series Swammer Swimbait 309 / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$4.49~~$5.99~~

Hotbait

Reaction Innovations

Sweet Beaver Black/Blue / 4 1/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.49

Z-Man

Turbo CrawZ 4" Canada Craw / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$3.99

Hotbait

Yamamoto

Daiwa Neko Fat Black/Blue Flake / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$8.49

Missile Baits

D Bomb 25 Pack Super Bug / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$15.99

Missile Baits

D Bomb Bruiser / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.69

Heavy Duty Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Pumpkin Orange

Hotbait

Terminator

Heavy Duty Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Pumpkin Orange

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$3.49

Strike King

Rage Swimmer 3 3/4" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

6'' Fat Ace Stick Bait Green Pumpkin Black Blue / 6"

Hotbait

Gambler Lures

6'' Fat Ace Stick Bait Green Pumpkin Black Blue / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$5.69

Megabass

Spark Shad Swimbait Albino / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$9.99

Adrenaline Craw 4.25" Black Blue Flake / 4 1/4"

HotbaitOn Sale

Xzone Lures

Adrenaline Craw 4.25" Black Blue Flake / 4 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.74~~$4.99~~

Best Seller

Outkast Tackle

Stealth Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Bream

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$8.49

Other Top Reported Products

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

3 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

$209.99

Daiwa

Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

3 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

$159.99

832 Braid 40lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

Best Seller

Sufix

832 Braid 40lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

$15.99

Dobyns Rods

Fury Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Fast

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Swim Jigs

$129.99

131 Braided Line 40lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

Sufix

131 Braided Line 40lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Grass Jigs

$38.99

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Grass Jigs

$209.99

Shimano

Zodias Casting Rods 7'5" / Heavy / Fast

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Grass Jigs

$229.99

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$269.99

Best Seller

VMC

Wide Gap Hook 4/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$2.99

Shimano

Poison Adrena Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$389.99

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$26.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'4" / Heavy / Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'4" / Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$239.99~~$289.99~~

Sufix

Advance Fluorocarbon 14lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$26.99

Daiwa

Zillion SV TW Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$369.99

Best Seller

Daiwa

Fuego LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 5.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$99.99

Tatula Elite Series Spinning Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Spinning Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$149.99~~$179.99~~

Owner

Jungle Wide Gap Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$6.99

Daiwa

Tatula 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$179.99

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Leech Lake

Choose a top technique based upon Leech Lake Reports filed by local anglers.

Swim Jigs 53%

Grass Jigs 18%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 12%

Blade Baits 6%

Neko Rigs 6%

Wacky Rigs 6%

Leech Lake (MN)Fishing Reports

Leech Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Baitfish)

Benjamin recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Reeds)

Joe recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Jason recommended this gear for Leech Lake, MN

Top ProductsReported on Leech Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Leech Lake

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What do you need to know about Leech Lake?

What is Leech Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Leech Lake?