Fishing Report October 8, 2020
Leech Lake Fishing Report for Leech Lake 10-8-20 – Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters
Fall is here, leaves are changing, temps are dropping and fish are biting. It’s a great time to be around the Leech Lake area with plenty of activities to do on the water or in the woods. Fall colors are in full peak and the weather has been nothing less than beautiful. We hope everyone has the opportunity to step away from today’s crazy world and enjoy some of the area’s wonderful outdoor activities. There is no better way to social distance like jumping on the trail, in the woods, or on the lake.
The walleye bite on Leech Lake has been on fire and is definitely in its fall patterns. Watch the wind and fish your windblown points. Typical fall hot spots are Pine Point, Stony Point, Cedar Point, Hardwoods, Duck Points, Otter Tail Point, West Bar and Pelican Island. With the wind on these points, fish the wind-driven side as shallow as 2 to 3 feet of water. The best depth ranges have been between 6-12ft with a jig tipped with a minnow. Water temps have been ranging from 50 to 60 degrees, with cool nights and warmer days, surface temps have fluctuated. A lot of fish are still being caught pulling crankbaits as well. Look for some of the flats off of points to hold fish and cover water. Fishing in 8-12 ft with a Rapala Shad Rap or Berkley Flicker shad seems to be the ticket.
Jumbo perch are also doing very well right now on Leech. Sand Point, Walker Bay Narrows, Grand Vu Flats and 1st and 2nd Duck Point have all been producing nice limits of perch. You will also find bonus walleyes mixed right in with the perch.
Muskie action has also picked up this fall. Muskies are starting to put the food bag on right now and gearing up for winter. This is a great time to catch a trophy Muskie on Leech Lake. Look for any green cabbage weed beds that are left this time of the year. Also, main lake rock reefs are still all holding fish right now. Walker Bay open water trolling is also a popular way to catch fish in the fall. Trolling a Matlock or a Headlock over deep water in the Bay always produces some giant fish in the fall.
Duck Hunters and Grouse Hunters have also had a good couple of weeks around the area. We are still seeing quite a few local ducks around and with the mild weather, it has kept the Teal and Wood Ducks around as well. Steamboat Bay and Boy Bay are still seeing lots of ducks in the rice and the main part of Leech is seeing some diver action too. With cool weather to come, we should see some ducks start pushing down from the North. Also, grouse hunters are reporting some success. With some high winds this last week we have seen many leaves coming off the trees. This will make it much easier in weeks to come for the bird hunters.
Whatever you are doing this fall, make sure you get up to the Leech Lake area and enjoy some time on the water or in the woods. Stop by Reeds in Walker, and our experts can always mark a map and get you heading in the right direction. We are well stocked with any of your fall fishing, hunting or apparel needs. Stay Safe and enjoy the Fall.
