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Tips and guides from Rick Storlie.
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- September 30, 2026
- 10 min read
What you need to know now about fall colors in MN North Shore: Keep reading and we will walk you through exactly when to go, where to hike, and what this particular season looks like on the ground. Fall Colors in MN North Shore Don’t Peak Once. They Peak Twice. [...]
- August 14, 2026
- 11 min read
What you need to know now about Leech Lake walleye fishing: Stick around and you’ll find the exact bays to start in, the regulations that changed since the last time you looked them up, and what a dock-front stay on the lake actually adds to a fishing trip. What Makes [...]
- July 15, 2026
- 14 min read
What you need to know now about what things to do in Lutsen, MN: The best activity is the Summit Express Gondola at Lutsen Mountains, which carries you 1,000 feet above Lake Superior to the summit of Moose Mountain for views that stretch across the Sawtooth range. Adult shared-cabin gondola [...]
- June 25, 2026
- 14 min read
Things to do in Walker MN in a nutshell: Walker, Minnesota sits on the shore of Leech Lake, one of the state’s largest lakes at 112,000 acres, and offers year-round outdoor activities including fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and wildlife watching inside Chippewa National Forest. Downtown Walker has genuine character: local [...]
- October 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Ice fishing on Leech Lake is a winter must-do. You step onto the frozen surface, drill a hole, drop your line and get ready for a rewarding day of catching fish right through the ice. Whether you’ve tried it before or are just curious, this is a chance to experience [...]
- October 22, 2025
- 2 min read
1. Water Adventures & Swimming on Leech Lake Warm summer days in Walker often reach highs around 79 °F with comfortable evenings cooling into the upper 50s ℉. On those days, the lake is your front yard. Enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply swimming off the weed-free sand beach where [...]
- October 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Summer on Leech Lake shifts fish behavior, and adjusting your tactics pays off. As water warms, species like walleye, bass, northern pike, and panfish move into cover, also weedbeds, drop-offs, and structure. For panfish and crappie, use small jigs under a slip bobber with leeches or pieces of crawler, working [...]
- December 20, 2022
- 2 min read
Leech Lake is a popular destination for ice fishing in Minnesota. Located in the north-central part of the state, the lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, perch, northern pike, and muskie. When ice fishing on Leech Lake, it’s important to be prepared and take safety [...]
- August 17, 2022
- 1 min read
Winter 2023 Stay 4 for 3 Special! Stay at any Loon Lodge Vacation Cabin in January 2023 and take advantage we’re offering the following specials for both Northern Waters Lodge and Loon Lodge on Leech Lake for up to 3 groups (for each home)! Stay any 3 nights over a [...]
- April 13, 2021
- 4 min read
Leech Lake is located primarily in Cass County with the nearest town of Walker, Minnesota as your starting point. The beauty of Leech Lake Minnesota is that most of it is less than 35 feet deep but it can reach up to 150 feet in depth in Walker Bay. There [...]
- April 11, 2021
- 2 min read
Leech Lake Minnesota is one of the most beautiful and relaxing places to visit. It is no wonder that crafts retreat on Leech Lake are becoming more and more popular as many crafters not only get to enjoy their wonderful hobby with family and friends but also get access to [...]
- April 9, 2021
- 1 min read
There is nothing like the thrill of the hunt and what better way to enjoy hunting big and small game than staying in our comfortable hunting lodge on Leech Lake Minnesota where all the action is. Hunters looking for an amazing experience should set their sights on our superior hunting [...]