Leech Lake Fishing Report for February 11th, 2026
February 12, 2026
Report from the Dock – Minnesota Ice Fishing Conditions
It’s been another one of those weeks, which often happen this time of the season. Anglers across Minnesota are struggling to consistently catch walleyes, panfish, and even northern pike. Numerous reports again this week indicated that there’s plenty of fish being seen on electronics, but getting them to bite has been extremely difficult. Midday activity is especially slow, so keep on the early morning, evening, and overnight hours for crappies and walleyes.
Low-light periods of the day have also been best for bluegills, which continue to be found around remaining green vegetation (if it is available), in less than 15 feet. Crappies remain suspended over deep basin areas on most lakes in Minnesota. Ice depths and lake conditions remain in fine shape, but some accesses and shorelines continue to buckle and heave. With a stretch of warm weather expected to occur throughout this week and beyond, it’s likely that more access points could be compromised. Anglers should continue to use caution when heading out.
Leech Lake Ice Fishing Report – Walker, MN
On Leech Lake near Walker, MN, angler success has pretty much been the same as last week, so look for bigger perch along Greg’s Breakline and the Snake Pit area in 12 to 16 feet. The majority of walleyes on Leech Lake continue to be caught at night on main lake structure and the Snake Pit in 14 to 18 feet or 20 to 24 feet. Tullibees and some whitefish are being found suspended over the deep water off Stoney Point – look for 30 feet or more.