However the waters of Leech Lake came to be, one thing is sure: today the Leech Lake area is still the land of stories and rich history . As more and more people discover this beautiful area as an ideal tourism spot, their adventures turn into stories that are told over and over.

Leech Lake, one of Minnesota’s largest, is surrounded by many smaller lakes and located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Although fishing continues to be one of the most popular activities, visitors find this area holds a stunning array of experiences, activities and opportunity. Whatever you seek, come to the Leech Lake Area and discover your own quality vacation-designed to suit your needs.

Whether people visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even longer, they leave with a treasury of tales. You will too, when you visit us and indulge in whatever your spirit desires. You can pass the time by fishing for muskie, bass, walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch and crappies on Leech or smaller lakes.

Enjoy a sunbath along miles of unspoiled, natural shoreline. Golf on one of our beautiful courses offering a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Hike, bike, snowmobile, ski, ATV, or horseback ride across a wealth of trails that might make you feel as though you’re the first to discover them. 

Hunt waterfowl as millions of migrating geese and ducks pass through our thousands of acres of lakes and rivers. Take to the Aspen forest, thick woodlands, and open fields to hunt for grouse and deer. Relax in the small-town friendliness and explore our many quaint stores that offer unusual gifts. Discover the other points of interest, such as the Cass County Museum, Sugar Point Battle Monument and Itasca State Park.

Families come to leech Lake Area to learn, explore and have fun together. Couples come for romantic getaways, and individuals can find quiet solitude.  Whatever you seek, come to the Leech Lake Area and explore the possibilities.

The Leech Lake Area also offers many festivals throughout the year. In February the International Eelpout Festival bring Ice fisherman from many states to Leech Lake for a weekend adventure of fishing for Eelpout. The downtown businesses are known for the quant gift shops and for the Crazy Days that are offer each month through the summer.

Whether you are a Country Music Fan or a Classic Rock Fan there is the perfect festival for you at Moondance, the Country Jam is in June and Moondance Jam is in July. August brings the Walker Bay Days festivities to City Park and on the water you can view the Leech Lake Regatta. For almost 20 years Walker has been the home of the Ethnic Feast. Outdoor stages and vendors fill the downtown area and music is abounding everywhere. The year wraps up with the Festival of Light that welcome the coming Holiday season with the Arrival of Santa and thousands of lights shining in the City Park.