Water level
94.26ft (gage datum)
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Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Leech Lake was at 94.26 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft).
MinnesotaNatural lake, 111,445 acres, Cass County
Leech Lake conditions today
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 45°F. Tuesday: SE wind 6 to 14 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 50°F, 88% chance of rain.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Cass County
- Surface area
- 111,445 acres
- Max depth
- 151 ft
- USGS gauge
- 05205900, Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam, MN
- Coordinates
- 47.1667° N, 94.3667° W
Background reading: Leech Lake on Wikipedia
About Leech Lake
Leech Lake covers about 111,445 acres in Cass County, Minnesota and is classed as a natural lake. At its deepest it reaches roughly 151 ft.
We read the level from USGS gauge 05205900, listed as Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam, MN. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Leech Lake questions
Is it windy on Leech Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 45°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Leech Lake right now?
Leech Lake was at 94.26 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft).
How big is Leech Lake?
Leech Lake covers about 111,445 acres (174 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Leech Lake?
The deepest point of Leech Lake is roughly 151 ft.
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