help for leech beginner

  • benjamineldred
    rochester mn
    Posts: 4
    #1285026

    I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some walleyes on leech. I havent fished the lake in 15 years and my wife and i are going up for the next week. Everything I hear is anywhere on the lake is good but we know that isnt true. I was wondering if anyone can get me started.

    fishnutbob
    Walker, Mn.
    Posts: 611
    #967966

    A good starting point would be the points and windy shore areas by Goose island the key is fish the spots with the wind blowing in. Goose flats Pine Pt the narrows area star point fish 8 to 12 ft with a jig and a shiner youll see boats out in all these areas. Lots of shallow rock reefs also to fish the lake is big no need to fish with the crowds

    Sand point area can be good in the weeds.

    stuwest
    Elmwood, WI
    Posts: 2254
    #967977

    Everything Bob said is on the spot.

    Also, fish the DOWNWIND edges of bays and the spot on the points where the current/wind comes around. The fish will be in those areas if they are in a feeding mood.

    benjamineldred
    rochester mn
    Posts: 4
    #967978

    thanks for the good tips. we own a 20 acre peice of property east of whipolt and i was dreading putting my boat in on the south end. Knowing that the wind can make it a rough ride when it blows out of the north. I know the lake is very large and you narrowed it down to a good starting point. Typically i would fish some of the smaller honey holes around longville rather then leech but the father in law is pushing the leech idea.

    Phil Bauerly
    Walker, MN - Leech Lake
    Posts: 866
    #968309

    Consider seeking profesional help!…what I mean is there are some great guides here on Leech and even a seasoned angler can learn a lot in a half day for a couple of hundred bucks.

    fishnutbob
    Walker, Mn.
    Posts: 611
    #968436

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    thanks for the good tips. we own a 20 acre peice of property east of whipolt and i was dreading putting my boat in on the south end. Knowing that the wind can make it a rough ride when it blows out of the north. I know the lake is very large and you narrowed it down to a good starting point. Typically i would fish some of the smaller honey holes around longville rather then leech but the father in law is pushing the leech idea.


    I live 2.5 miles from whipholt you have alot of spots to fish on this side for one east of bear island up in boy bay is good for all species Bear island to suger point is good depending on the wind the clay banks early. many spots to try.

    I guide full time on leech if you want a half day trip send me a pm. If you have a good size boat you can hit the sugar point area and launch in Whiphlot. Nice sand Launch.

    Bob Auel
    Walker

    benjamineldred
    rochester mn
    Posts: 4
    #972420

    Hey guys sorry it took so long to get back to you. Hit up pine point for starters. It was pretty slow. Ran into agency bay after hereing the bite was on there. In four hours picked up 20+ fish mostly on lindy rigs biggest being a 26 incher. Had 7 for the box for 2 guys. Pretty good day of fishing. I will be hitting the rocks this weekend see you guys out there

    fishnutbob
    Walker, Mn.
    Posts: 611
    #972599

    Fishing good job on those fish.

    joea
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 14
    #973905

    Hey Fishnut, how’s that canal between Trading Post and Agency? Last year, if I remember, it was pretty shallow.

    We’re heading up to Huddles on Saturday for the week, anything else you all can share as far as how the fishing is on the east/south side?

    fishnutbob
    Walker, Mn.
    Posts: 611
    #973910

    Lake is high now no problem going thru it.

    Jigs and minnows are still working alot of the rock humps by huddles hold fish north of olson reef. If the wind is blowing into the Red Rocks that can be good spinners are working now with a large chub or lindy and crawler is going good also if you like to run the lake head to sugar Pt five mile and work you way back annex reef or north bar all hold fish.

    Ive caught fish on all of these spots you need to travel until you find them work some breaklines in 18 to 20 ft.

    joea
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 14
    #974086

    Thanks Bob!

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