Boat Landings

= Boat Landing 

ACCESS

NOTE: In addition to the public launching sites listed below, many of the resorts also have ramps and allow non-guests use.  A fee is usually charged. 

A. Type I: On the west side of the lake, at the entrance to Kabekona Bay; from Highway 371, turn east on the marked access road just north of the bridge.  Two concrete ramps, loading pier and large gravel parking area are provided.  A picnic area and restrooms are also available. 

B. Type I (Walker City Park Public Access): On the southwest side of the lake in Walker Bay; from Highway 371, take the well0-marked access road into Walker City Park.  Two concrete ramps, three loading piers and a parking area are available.  this quality facility also offers temporary mooring, beach, picnic area, playground and restrooms. 

C. Type I (Wayside Rest Area): On the southside of the lake, between Shingobee and Pumphouse bays; this facility is located at the Wayside Rest Area about 3 miles south of Walker just off Highway 371.  There is a paved ramp with limited parking, restrooms and a picnic area. 

D. Type I (Stony Point National Forest Campground): One the westside of Stony Point; from Highway 200 take Cass County Road 13 north for 4.2 miles to Forest Road 3797.  Turn right on Forest Road 3797 and continue 3.2 miles to the campground.  There is a concrete ramp, loading pier and paved  parking area for about 12 rigs.  Restrooms and a picnic area are also available. 

E. Type I: On the southside of the main basin, adjacent to Highway 200 and immediately east of the town of Whipholt.  A concrete slab landing and roadside parking are provided.  This facility is best suited for small boats. 

F. Type I: In the southeast corner of the lake, near the town of Brevik; from Highway 200, take Cass County Road 39 north for 2.2 miles to Boy Lake Township Road 5.  Turn left on Boy Lake Township Road 5 (at the Leech Lake Public Access sign) and proceed about 1/2 mile to the landing.  There is a shallow sand/gravel landing with limited roadside parking. 

G. Type I (Sugar Point Public Access): On the east side of the lake, near the mouth of Boy Bay; from Cass County Road 8, proceed west on Cass County Road 73 for 6.3 miles to Cass County Road 136.  Turn south (left) on County Road 136 and continue a short distance to the end of the road. A two-lane concrete ramp and loading pier are located in a small, sheltered lagoon.  There is a large gravel parking area and restrooms nearby. 

H. Shore Fishing Site: On the Leech Lake River below the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dam; this barrier-free facility is immediately west of Cass County Road 8 in the town of Federal Dam.  In addition to the ample shore fishing area, picnic tables, parking area, restrooms and a fish-cleaning house are also furnished. 

I. Type 1 (Leech Lake Dam and Recreation Area): On the northeast side of the lake in Leech River Bay; from Cass County Road 8, take the marked entrance road (the first road south of the dam) a short distance to this federal site.  A triple wide concrete ramp with barrier-free loading docks is provided.  A large paved parking lot and an additional gravel parking area are available.  Temporary mooring, phone, restrooms, picnic area and campground are also provided. 

Boating & Fishing Rules and Regulations

Buoys mark safe navigation channels and hazards throughout Leech Lake.  Because of the narrow boating channel through Leech River Bay, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has enacted the following special boating regulations:

1. Boaters shall close their throttles and proceed at no-wake speed whenever meeting another boat in the channel. 

2. Fishing is not permitted in the river channel at any time. 

3. Boaters shall not pass on curves at any time. 

4. A slower boat may only be passed if it pulls over and signals the faster boat to pass. 

Except for Walker Bay, the main lake basin west of Walker Narrows is fairly shallow and can become rough without much warning.  Anglers are advised to pay close attention to changing weather and wind conditions.