Lake · Cass, Minnesota
Leech Lake at Sugar Point
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
6 mph SE
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.61 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Fog
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 77°F / Low 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 62°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 83°F / Low 60°F
Chance 81%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 40 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 78°F / Low 65°F
Chance 81%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 41 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Leech Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Leech Lake at Sugar Point is a flagship northwoods walleye and muskie fishery. StrikeTracks keeps this existing public identity and publishes complete static fishery. USGS 05205900 is stage, not same-lake 00010. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe waters and MNDNR rules both apply. Distinct from Mille Lacs. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Leech Lake walleye. USGS 05205900.
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Leech Lake muskellunge.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Leech Lake pike.
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MNDNR Leech Lake yellow perch.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large inland Leech Lake at Sugar Point, Cass County.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public landings are documented by MNDNR / Leech Lake Band access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 05205900. Reservation and treaty rules are not unrestricted statewide access.
Stocking information
MNDNR and Leech Lake Band manage Leech Lake walleye and muskie. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
MNDNR and Leech Lake Band Leech Lake rules change. Distinct from Mille Lacs 05284000. Confirm current official regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Cass, Minnesota
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Cass
Management Category
Inland walleye and muskie lake
Regulation Scope
Leech Lake at Sugar Point
Regulation Summary
Leech Lake at Sugar Point: MNDNR / tribal inland lake rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
walleye, muskellunge, northern-pike, yellow-perch
Public Access
Public
Description
Leech Lake at Sugar Point, Minnesota. Existing public lake. USGS 05205900 reports live stage, not same-lake 00010. PATH B fishery populated. Not Leech Lake Band clone of Mille Lacs facts.
