Lake Leander

Lake Leander is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Lake Leander covers about 252 acres, reaches a recorded 45 feet and holds about 5,904 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Leander Affect Fishing

Lake Leander is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Lake Leander

Fish reported from Lake Leander include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Leander, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Leander, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Leander, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Leander, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Leander, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Leander, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

How the Seasons Change Lake Leander

Spring at Leander is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Leander can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Leander

On a first trip to Leander, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Lake Leander

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Leander, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Lake Leander FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 252-acre Lake Leander?

At Leander, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 45-foot deep end of Lake Leander?

Not every trip. A better place at Leander is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 5,904 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Leander?

At Leander, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.