While Leech Lake is known for its fabulous walleye fishing, it is also known for its Eelpout. We are proud to hold the International Eelpout Festival every February. This year Leech Lake is celebrating the 39th Annual International Eelpout Festival on February 22 – February 25. You can fish Eelpout year round, but the […]
Leech Lake is one of Minnesota’s top fishing destinations, especially when it comes to the Eelpout fishing. Eelpout fishing is a big deal around here, and we are proud to hold the International Eelpout Festival every February. You’re probably thinking, can I only fish for Eelpout in the winter? And the answer is no. You […]
While most anglers will be seeking a prize Eelpout in the coming days, Leech Lakes large Walleye population can provide you with the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh fish this winter. While we hope everyone gets their fill of Eelpout; it’s best not to put all your minnows in one bucket. So with […]
February 18th through the 21st, as many as 12,000 people will make their way to Walker and Leech Lake Minnesota for the 37th Annual Eelpout Festival. Festival goers will be ice fishing, racing, bull riding, competing in games while celebrating what is possibly Minnesota’s ugliest fish: the eelpout. Festival participants have been affectionately given the […]
This past weekend was the annual Eelpout Festival. The festival weighed in over 570 Eelpout throughout the two day tournament, despite negative temperatures. 2015 International Eelpout Festival Tournament Result from our friends at Leisure Outdoor Adventures: Top Ten Biggest Pout 1. Calen Zubke 10.55lbs 2. Dustin Nelson 10.38lbs 3. Mike Nelson 10.25lbs 4. Todd Felix 9.87lbs 5. […]