Just Fishin'

Growing up, some of the best times of my childhood were spent in a 15ft long, by 4 foot wide confined area with my dad. Jigheads, loose line, tackle trays, coffee stains, nightcrawler stains, melting bottles of SPF 50, empty coke cans,full coke cans, life jackets, rain jackets, jacket-jackets, and lunch boxes littered the inside enough to make me wonder how the two of us even had room to move. I think about those times and how many hours were spent talking about all the things most important in life. Who's pitching tonight for the Twins? What color of spinner we should try next? The limit of walleyes the neighbors'-uncles'-brother caught in this spot just a short few days prior, and why we couldn't catch em.  Countless conversations, actions and time and restrictions to move..... spent just fishin' with my dad. Those were the memories that sculpted much of who I am today. Those times, good fishing or bad....great weather or rain, are the days I will cherish until my final cast.

I now try to carry on that same experience with my two boys.  "Don't touch that button on the depth finder", "How was school today?" or "No, Brad.......a Muskie will not eat your leg while you are swimming at the beach" take the place of the exact same conversations I had with my dad when I was his age. Even though the times, boats, and technology has changed, the conversations and experiences are still exactly the same.  It's that quality time spent on the water "just fishin" and the experience that in a way shapes our lives to an extent.  As you read this, many of you will get exactly what I am explaining.  For some, maybe they were not fortunate enough to be able to experience the same memories that I was able to.  Those who have not, just remember....its not too late.  For many, there is still that chance to start now.  It can be as simple, or as advanced as you want make it.

I recently had the opportunity to guide four brothers and their dad on Leech Lake.  This trip was booked back in March by a friend of mine from home.  He called me and said, "I know it's early in the year, but I want to book a trip with you in June with my brothers, AND my dad."   At first, I didn't think too deep and just wrote it down in my calendar.  About a week prior to the trip, we conversed again and set up a game plan, meeting time and finalized their trip. I could tell how excited they were to get up here and on the water. It was after I hung up that it hit me.  This was not just another guided fishing trip for them. This wasn't about coming to Leech Lake because that's where they thought their best chances of catching fish was. This was a trip all about getting together, and most importantly...getting together with their dad.  Just the four of them sharing the same exact thing. The fact that they wanted me to share that experience with them is something that makes my job as a fishing guide so incredibly great.  For that day, I was leaned upon to make sure that their experience was as comfortable, first class and special as absolute possible. A few days passed now since the trip, and looking back it wouldn't have mattered if we hadn't caught a single fish.  There was bickering, arguing, antagonizing, horseplay, and as many smiles as I had ever seen in a single fishing trip.  At times, I just ran the motor and watched.  The rest was filled with taking pictures and videos of fish, fish that were supported by 8 arms.  Not because they were that big, but because the other arms were on shoulders of the angler who caught it. As the day ended, I was certain they had just made a memory that they will remember forever.

 As Father's Day comes up this weekend, I challenge each and every one of you to spend that special time in the boat or on the water with your father or children.  It doesn't even have to be on Father's Day or this weekend for that matter.  Circle a day on the calendar, and make a plan.  Use your boat, your dad's boat, rent a boat or hire a guide.  It really will not matter how you do it, but THAT you do it.  A few short hours, a half a day, or a week long trip, regardless of the timeframe, might just make a memorable experience for you, your kids, or your father that will live on forever.

Leech Lake Fishing Report

Leech Lake Fishing Report

Dave Osborne and the Boys with a Beauty!

Well summer seems to finally be setting in in the Walker Area and that means the fish are starting to adjust as well.  Fishing was good this past week with a variety of presentations working which makes it fun for anglers as they hit the water.  Whether you like to use a jig and a shiner or a lindy rig and crawler or leech you can catch fish throughout Leech Lake with a variety of methods.  Pitching jigs towards windblown shoreline breaks and points is still working, or using it as a search method as you fan cast on expansive flats.  Shiners are still producing the best on a long shank Ken Katch jig with green or gold being great colors.  As the week went on pulling crawlers on a lindy rig or with slow death or a lindy rig and leech began to produce alot of fish. Depending on the day the walleyes seemed to like crawlers or leeches better.  Speed was the key with both presentations and it seemed typically .6-.8 mph produced the best results.  Wind blown shorelines, points, and rocks are producing good amounts of fish along with expansive flats, which can be intimidating to many folk.  When working these areas the key is to move around, even at times making circles and marking fish as you see them.  Eventually you are able to hone in on the way points and eliminate alot of dead space.  West Goose Flats, Duck Point, Ottertail, Hardwoods, throughout Sucker Bay, and up into Portage Bay have all been solid producers throughout the week with the best depths being 9-14 feet.  Keep moving until you find active fish.  As the weather warms the fishing is going to get better and better this month!  

Also a congrats goes out to Joe Andersen and Aaron Templin on their top ten finishes in the Kraus Anderson Walleye Classic.

If you are looking to book a guided fishing trip on one of the greatest lakes in the Minnesota be sure to give the boys at LOA a call.  We would love to hit the water with you and make some memories.

Leisure Outdoor Adventures

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A Few other pics from the week:

Freed and Grant Mussman.  Grant's smile says it all!

The Larson Crew with a nice stringer

A family day on the water

I have shared the boat with many people over the last 11 years of guiding.  Many who I continue to fish with every year, and I consider them my friends.  However I love sharing the boat with my wife Kaarin and my two boys, Gus (3) and Levi (1.) the best.  Last week I had a day off and it was to nice NOT to go out on the boat, so the journey began…

They don’t teach you in parenting class the about little “big” things, for instance…it will take at least one hour to get everything packed up and you may as well not lock the door because it is almost guaranteed you will be going back in.  Anyways, we made sure we had sunscreen, snacks, juice, water, toys, books, stuffed animals, diapers, and so on.  We made it off the driveway, and my son proceeds to tell me there is a boat behind us all the way to the landing.

With naptime looming, we launched the boat and loaded it with a house full of gear.  We made it away from the dock without too many problems, and I had Gus sit in my lap as we went for a boat ride.  Gus absolutely loved driving the boat and his smile showed it.  After the boat ride it was time to see if we could catch a fish so the boys could see.  I gave Kaarin a pole and she started casting/watching Levi, and I took Gus to the bow. 

I was casting for Gus and he would reel in, every cast I was hoping for a bite and I think he just thought it was fun.  Meanwhile, Kaarin had her hands full but she was getting a few casts in.  I watched her set the hook, and I could tell it was a big bass.  After a short battle and one nice jump at the boat…she lost itJ.  I will never forget what she said right after that…”DARNET!  I actually WANTED to catch that one.” 

Gus and I managed to catch a few crappies and sunfish, however the allure of the bait well and snacks soon took its grip.  We (I) fished a little longer, and then naptime caught up with us.  Here is the scene…tiny little bay with about 15 other boats in it.  Gus started crying (not quietly) because of three-year-old drama, and Levi was screaming because…I don’t know why.  So on this peaceful, sunny day, I have a boat full of screaming boys and everyone looking at us.  I wouldn’t trade it for the word!

The boys fell asleep before the boat was on the trailer, and it was all-good.  I’m pretty sure the boys will not remember this day precisely, however, I had so much fun even with the crying.  These days don’t last forever, and I tried my best to soak this one up completely!  All that day, and still quite frequently I think about the special experience I got to have with my family, in my “office.”  I love it, and it makes me excited to be back in the boat with my family ASAP! 

What Is New with LOA in 2014

What is Happening in the World Of Leisure Outdoor Adventures

Leisure Outdoor Adventures has had a busy few months here in 2014 with many new and exciting opportunities as we venture into the upcoming spring and summer seasons.  Whether it is the expansion of the guide service into new frontiers or the take off of our new online webisode called On the Road with LOA.  Big things are happening in the world of Leisure Outdoor Adventures and we want to make sure all of our fans, supporters, and promotional partners get a sneak peak at what is in store for 2014.  Lets take a look:

1. Partnership with Reeds Family Outfitters - We are super excited and very fortunate to be working with premier outfitters in the Midwest!  We will have the opportunity to utilize our strengths as a company and look to add to the legacy that is Reeds. With both businesses based out of Walker, Minnesota the partnership is proving to be a exceptional combo.  Reeds is the leader in outdoor retail industry. Throughout the coming months look for more about this and be sure to stop into either Reeds locations in Walker or Onamia to check out their awesome deals and experience their world class customer service.  Click Here to check out their website.  

2.  Other New Partnerships with KenKatch Tackle Company and Excel Outdoors.  One of the things we take pride in at Leisure Outdoor Adventures is partnering with companies whose product and overall company platform is one we believe in.  In recent weeks, we have announced our new partnerships with both of these companies and we can’t be more excited about it.  Stay tuned through the upcoming weeks for product highlights, videos, and information about both of these companies and their product lines.  Be sure to check out their websites and “LIKE” them on Facebook.  

3. Expansion into the Grand Rapids Market - New this spring the Leisure Outdoor Adventures Guide Service has recently expanded its services into the Grand Rapids, Minnesota market.  With this expansion we have added a new full time fishing guide to our guide team in Aaron Murphy.  To read more about Aaron Click Here.  Murph, as we call him, will be leading the charge in this fantastic fishing area.  To go along with that, co-owner of Bigtooth Tackle Josh Kragthorpe will also be lending a hand by offering fully guided musky trips.  If you are looking to book a trip or bring a corporate event to the area check out Sugar Lake Lodge.

Aaron Murphy

Josh Kraghtorpe

  4. Other Expansions - Further increasing the LOA Guide Service presence in Central Minnesota will be Mike Raetz and Kirby Budrow.  Mike will be focusing his efforts on the Hackensack Area on lakes such as Ten Mile, Woman, and many more.  He is an avid crappie and bass fisherman and loves to pursue them in all seasons during both the hard water season and soft water seasons.  Kirby will be a musky guide focusing his efforts on lakes such as Shamineau, Alexander, Mille Lacs, the Mississippi River, and others.  If you are looking for some other types of fishing adventures, these are definitely something to consider!  We are excited to have both Mike and Kirby working with us this year.

Mike Raetz

Kirby Budrow

          

                                  

5. On the Road with LOA - New this winter we launched our new online webisode called On the Road with LOA.  Whether it is destinations or the search for big fish, you are not going to want to miss watching these episodes. This intense, entertaining, and real life show not only provides incredible fish catches and adventures, but a glimpse into who we are as fishing guides and a company.  Under the leadership of Jeff Andersen, Toby Kvalevog, and the LOA writing team we see big things happening with On the Road with LOA.  Check out our latest episode which was up on Lake of the Woods filming giant monster pike through the ice.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzkr6YDLemc&list=UUHrrwsv1nHpx75Q_cHrzerw

6. Jason Freed Takes Over as President of the Leisure Outdoor Adventures Guide Service - This winter Jason Freed took over the role of President of the LOA Guide Service.  Included in Jason’s role will be working to expand the guide service, bookings, as well as the overall management and marketing of Leisure Outdoor Adventures and all included entities.  We are excited about what Jason brings to the table and feel he is going to help take the LOA  to the next level within the fishing industry.  To go along with those duties, Jason will continue to work to explore additional promotional opportunities, as well as facilitating corporate events and large scale tournaments such as the Ice Castle Classic and the fishing portion of the  International Eel Pout Festival.

7. Fish House Rentals - New this winter was our fleet of fish houses that can be found on Leech Lake.  Even though Mother Nature threw us some miserable conditions at times, we still managed to have a successful season with the houses and renters.  We learned a lot about the ice rental business and are looking forward to taking that knowledge and making next winter even better.  Winter seems like a long ways off, but if you are looking for something fun to do when you come up to Walker, Minnesota next winter be sure to check out our fish houses.  Here is a video link to learn more about them.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8wafDEoEZo&list=PL5D1E0262A751FB38

8. Lund Boats and Mercury Motors - Once again the LOA Guide team will be fishing out of the best boats in the fishing industry in Lund Boats equipped with Mercury Motors.  We have found that regardless of the model, both Lund and Mercury are guide tested and approved! They help us get from point A to B whether with clients or fishing tournaments. This season Toby will be running another 208GL Pro V with a 300HP Verado, Steve Olson will have the new 208 GL Tyee which is a really sharp looking boat, Jiggy and Chuck will be running their favorite boat in the 2010 Pro Guide equipped with the 200HP Verado, and Freed will be running a new 1975 Pro V with a 225 HP Verado. 

These are just a few things that we wanted to share.  2014 is shaping up to be a HUGE year for LOA and we couldn’t do it without the support of our clients, fans, friends, family, and partners.  Everyone has played a vital role from our humble beginnings, to where we are and where we want to go.  We sincerely thank you and can’t wait to spend time with everyone this spring, summer, and fall.  

Until then SET THE HOOK a few times and MAKE SOME MEMORIES!

The Leisure Outdoor Adventures Team

Leech Lake Walleye and Fishing Report

Stick and move, stick and move is a boxing reference that means, take your shot and move on and this analogy applies to Leech right now.  There are fish being caught, but be sure to move in, catch your fish and move on.  The fish are scattered, using various depths and willing to bite when you find them.  The assortment of presentations that are taking fish are equally as scattered.  While the jig and minnow combo reigns supreme, fish are being taking on a Live Bait Rig tipped with a minnow or crawler.  The LOA Guide Team jig of choice has been the new Kenkatch Tackle 3d eye jig and long shank jigs.  Finding good quality minnows will be a challenge so be willing to use shiners (both spottails and goldys work) and also rainbows as well.  Points to try include, Pine, Ottertail and the Hardwoods.  Play the wind and check various depths ranging from 8 ft all the way out to 14 ft.  Here are some fish from this weekends trips:

Jeff Koch with a big Leech Lake Walleye

LOA Fishing Guide Toby Kvalevog 

2014 Mn Governors Opener on Gull Lake, an awesome memory in the books..

What an opener 2014 was!! At Leisure Outdoor Adventures, we've always said fishing is about the stories that unfold and memories that are forever cherished. With most of us playing hosts to several major media personalities and me under the microscope of taking the Lt Governor, this was sure to be a opener to remember.

The Pressure builds….

The pressure of the event was really low key leading up to this event. However, all this changed when the Lt Governor and I actually met on Thursday evening at the fishing host dinner. I shook her hand for the 1st time just prior to dinner, “Hello, I am Yvonne Prettner Solon, you can call me Yvonne. This will be my 4th Governors opener and I have yet to boat a walleye on opener and have never beat the Governor. I would really like to do so this year” she said with a gentle yet serious tone. Talk about straight to the point. Yvonne  then proceeds to show me a picture that had been posted on the press release that had myself and son Hunter Kvalevog posing with a big walleye we caught last year. “I would like to catch one this big, can we do that”? “Ummmmm, Sure!” I said with just enough confidence to give her hope, but now realized it’s time to step up my game. It was at this moment that I realized that Yvonne was definitely in it to win it! “Are we going to go out at 12AM? The Gov is going out at Midnight, so I would like to too”. I had originally thought there is no way that the Lt. Gov, a golfer by nature, would want to hit the water at Midnight, just to catch a fish before the Governor, I WAS WRONG!

My son Hunter Kvalevog and I holding a pic of a nice fish that the Lt. Governor wanted to beat. Below was her new expectations looking ahead to Saturday’s “Opener”.

With the my game plan of starting at 8 AM out the window, I had to hurry home to rig a few more rods for night fishing before hitting the hay. 5 AM radio interviews were scheduled out at Grand View Lodge (host site) to kick things into full swing. Not sure who let the cat out of the bag but every interview had the same theme, “So we hear that the Lt Gov is going to out fish the Gov”? Oooh boy! With every interview the knots in my stomach would pull just a little more. After a dozen or so radio and tv interviews it was off to school where some how I would have to keep my mind on students for the next 8 hours. Thank God for a great PE staff at Forestview Middle school; they had my back in this, just like the boys at LOA. Eventually that 3 PM bell rang, T-Minus 9 hours to go and it was off to the races!

The Itinerary for the day had me scheduled for two more interviews up in Nisswa at 4:05, with the Chamber, I had to hurry. While there, I had the pleasure to stop and breathe for a second and watch my son and the rest of the Forestview Middle School band play for Governor Dayton and the Lt Governor. Yvonne was kind enough to take a minute to pose for the group.

Yvonne Prettner Solon and the Forestview Band under the direction of Chuck Carlson at the Nisswa picnic Friday evening.

It was at 6 PM that I realized that I hadn’t even seen the boat that I was going to be fishing in. This years opener was sponsored by Larson boats, and being a Lund Pro Staff, I was not able to fish out of my new boat. So this was going to be a borrowed boat deal, and I didn't know what it was rigged with, or if it floated for that matter. After a quick call one of the organizers, I was set to meet the Larson Boats rep at the Grand View Lodge docks to see the boat and take a test spin.

Away from the docks, just me and the Larson, things were if for only a moment, NORMAL! It was also the moment that I was able to get a grip and realize that “I GOT THIS”!

Everything in the boat checked out. I was able to make a quick trip up towards the North end of the lake were the warmest water and current comes into the lake, “the Channel”. Water was 5 degrees warmer in the channel that the lake. With the spawn just getting going, I realized that this would be our best bet for midnight. I could anchor up and work a variety of techniques. It was 7 PM when I put the boat back on the lift, 5 hours until the BIG EVENT. I was headed home to load the truck and maybe catch a quick nap.

12 AM = GO TIME………….!!!

Joining me were Congressman Rick Nolan, Lt. Gov Yvonne Prettner Solon and her son Matt. With the boat loaded and last preparations being made, I could feel the buzz around the docks at Grandview. We were waiting on the Gov to return from Rochester. At 12:02AM  we met on the docks and had a formal press moment. We were all very excited to get going. Congressman Rick Nolan had the quote of the night. “Every day we spend fishing, adds a day to our lives”. I hope this is true, I should live to be 100 :) With countless interviews in the can and cameras pointed in our faces, the 2014 fishing opener for me began at roughly 12:15AM on Saturday morning on the docks of Grand View Lodge.   

2014 Fishing Opener KICK OFF Video

With the anchor tied securely just off the edge of the channel edge on the mouth of Booming Out Bay. I opened the rod locker to discuss strategy. Without being able to “PRE-FISH” we would need to figure out what they (Walleye) wanted. Congressman Nolan would be in the back of the boat with a 1/8th ounce Jig and shiner. His job would be to work a shallow flat just behind the boat. Matt (Lt. Govs son) would be up front working a ¼ oz jig and Shiner. His task was to work a 12 foot hole of deeper water. Yvonne would try a slip bobber technique that had worked well in years past. With the education piece behind us it was time to catch em.

Before we could get our 3rd line in the water I hear the words I had been waiting 2 weeks for, “I GOT ONE” cries the Congressman. I didn't have the net out yet, It was pitch dark and brief pandemonium had struck! Mr. Nolan’s ice breaker walleye was about 18 inches and one HUGE relief for this guide. The Skunk Was out of the boat.

After a new minnow and another missed fish from the Congressman I knew I had to switch the Lt Governor to the same tactic, jig and shiner. On her 1st cast with the jig she yells, “I think I have one too!”. Sure enough, the light sound of a the drag and splashing next to the boat, we had something of sorts on. Even with a headlight, the dark water of the channel does not allow for a clue as to what might be pulling on the line. I remember praying, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, don’t get off. After what seemed like an eternity, the fished surfaced near the side of the boat just out of nets reach. I had to lean way out into the darkness towards the glimmer of gold and was able to get a net under it.

One of the most memorable moments of my fishing career will always be that exact second when the deal was done, and all pressure was off. Yvonne had caught her fish and we had boated it before the Governor. She and I could not have been more happy. High fives and hugs were in order and it was truly an awesome moment for all of us.

The evening bite did not end there. Both the congressman and Matt struck again. Every member of Team Lt Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon scored on this magical night. Jigs and Shiners were definitely the deal. Around 2:30AM with the bite slowing to a few short strikes here and there, we decided to make our way back to the docks for a short rest before the morning trip.

Congressman Nolans second walleye of the night was just a little icing on the cake. A great night to be on Gull Lake.

Pressure was off….

Saturday morning was awesome! Our success the night before was the buzz amongst the media. The Lt. Governor was more than gracious in her credit to me for our success the night before. It was sure a lot easier to stand in front of the media having put a few fish in the boat already. The heat was all on the Governor now and Yvonne and I got to enjoy our morning on the water pressure free.  The morning fishing trip came and went without too much to report. Matt lost a pretty good fish towards the end and Yvonne had boated a perch. Pretty slow for Gull Lake standards, but our success was already in the books.

In the end the Lt Governor beat the Governor in her quest for the Governors Opener title. She was very humble in her victory and the Governor gracious in defeat. The real winner of 2014 was the Brainerd Lakes Area, Grand View Lodge, and many of the other resorts in the area that will reap the benefits of our event here in Lakes Country. Over 420 volunteers and an extreme amount of time and money went into this years event. Its not until you are part of something like this that you truly get it. This is SO much more than about a couple of politicians and their quest for a fish. The opener is really about showcasing  an area and the kick off to the tourism season. Fishing generates over 2.8 Billion dollars in revenue for the state of Minnesota and, for many, its a way of life. On behalf of myself and the rest of the team at Leisure Outdoor Adventures we say thank you to everyone involved.

Also, I would like to give a big shout out to Ray Gildow who had the task of hosting the Governor. Ray had twice the pressure as I and handled it like a true professional. Behind the scenes, Ray had several mechanical type issued to work through with some of the equipment he was required to use as a host. Through this diversity, he performed like a champion and gracious host. Well done Ray!

Guiding starts officially in a few days for this guy, look for the report soon!

Fishing Opener Confessions - Is it the fish we are after?

Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, Clients, People who I don't know that might stumble upon this blog. Tonight at the click of 12:00 am the 2014 Minnesota Fishing Opener will be upon us.  This is a start to a fishing guide's seasons.

The past few days, at the age of 35 just like every opener, I have had spouts of emotions that brings chills, hidden smiles, nerves, tears and very strong memories of fishing the opener with my father who is now in heaven. I am an angler/person that has so much passion (if you ask my friends sometimes it's a little much) for chasing fish, but is it really the fish we are after?  This is coming from a guy who has fished three days straight sleeping in the boat trying to catch the largest musky in Minnesota, a guy who can't sleep at night thinking about the fish that swim, a guy who spend hours upon hours studying maps trying to figure out the best spot to catch a fish and a guy who has built his life around the fish.  But I'm not too certain it's just the fish we are after?  Hear me out!

Last night I attended the 2014 Governors Opener Fishing Host meeting and I shook the hands of fellow fishing friends, our guide competitors, tournament anglers, and other fisherman from across MN to take apart in the annual event.  As I made the rounds talking and catching up, again consumed by emotions, but trying to hide them I found myself sitting across the table from the Leisure Outdoor Guide Team.  I looked at each one of these guys and thought how lucky we are to have such a strong team of guys who I know share the same passion as I do about this game of fishing.  We have several seasons together with many ups and downs, flat tires, that client that we just couldn't make happy, bad weather, amazingly good bites with giant fish, broken lines to the biggest fish of the season, high gas prices, broken stuff, arguments about who found the fish and many more but ultimately we share a strong camaraderie as a group.  

Then I heard the LT. Governor get up and speak about catching the biggest and most fish.  Lucky for her she will be sharing the boat with my co-owner of LOA, Toby Kvalevog.  I can't tell you how much Toby deserves this recognition.  Toby is by far one of the best anglers I get to share the boat with but that has nothing to do with why he deserves this honor.  He is as humble person, loves his family and is one of those guys that will always be there to help you, but has also worked his tail off in the fishing industry with pride and integrity.  Toby sat, in typical fashion, quite, reserved, and consumed with the pressure that is upon him.  He wouldn't admit that he is feeling it...trust me he would never admit that.  But, as he sat there quite he wasn't just sitting there.  He was making a game plan, networking, looking at the map, running through scenarios on how to get this job done.  He will!

Looking back I remember as a young man working at Bluewater Bait and Sports in Bemidji the Friday before fishing opener which was one of the top bait stores in the area.  Scooping minnows as fast as can, filling out license, talking strategy but not always the exact truth, and having these exact same emotions that I still experience today.  Tomorrow I will take three people fishing, build new friends, and drop them off at the dock.  I then will rush home, grab my 5 year old son, and share the boat with him.  A tradition that my father and I shared so many times.

The past few season's I haven't been able to share the fishing opener with my father.  As I reflect about those memories it wasn't about the fish we caught it was about the time we spent together.  I ask this one thing of you anglers, as you drive North to your destination, tie on your favorite jig, buy those lucky minnows from your favorite bait store, remember this, the fish may have brought us here but this game isn't about just the fish - it's about the memories that will be made!


God bless, good luck, be safe and make a memory!

Jeff "Jiggy"Andersen

Leech Lake Ice Report 2014

We are getting prepped for the MN Fishing Opener 2014 and thought we would share an Ice Report of Leech Lake.  The main lake is pretty much completely open but still use caution when driving your boat.  Walker Bay still has a pretty good amount of ice.  With strong wind and rain in the forecast there is a chance it will move around and possibly melt or sink but there is still quite a bit.  Kabakona Bay is completely open but again please use caution.

Below are some pics from around the Walker Bay Area.

Jiggy Andersen

371 South Walker Bay

Ericksons Landing

Fishers Point Walker Bay

Kabekona Bay

Walker Public Access

Walker Public Access 2