Walker is situated on the shores of Leech Lake, the second biggest lake in Minnesota. It is also the main tourist center for much of the Chippewa National Forest. Walker has something for everyone. A tourist resort, our city attracts people from all over. Walker offers an abundance of hiking, biking, fishing, sailing, boating and snowmobiling during the summer and winter months. Walker is host to many special events and sports competitions throughout the year, such as the International Eelpout Festival, Moondance Jammin Country, Yikes Bikes Bike Tour, Cajun Fest, Leech Lake Regatta, and Festival of Lights.
When your family plans your Minnesota vacation at a Leech Lake-Walker Hotel, everyone is sure to have a vacation to remember! Walker, Minnesota and surrounding areas offer world class fishing, boating and sailing on the beautiful Leech Lake, golfing, dining, shopping, hiking, biking and many other family attractions.Leech Lake is known for being a top fishing destination in Minnesota, but if not everyone in your family enjoys fishing, the lake is also a beautiful place for boating, kayaking and swimming.
When your family plans your Minnesota vacation at a Leech Lake-Walker Hotel, everyone is sure to have a vacation to remember! Walker, Minnesota and surrounding areas offer world class fishing, boating and sailing on the beautiful Leech Lake, golfing, dining, shopping, hiking, biking and many other family attractions.Leech Lake is known for being a top fishing destination in Minnesota, but if not everyone in your family enjoys fishing, the lake is also a beautiful place for boating, kayaking and swimming.
Most of Leech Lake is less than 35 feet deep, but it does reach up to depths of around 150 feet in Walker Bay. Leech Lake is primarily located in Cass County and the nearest town is Walker, Minnesota. Leech Lake is approximately 112,835 acres, with 195 miles of shoreline. About 78 miles of the shoreline is considered an ideal spawning habitat for walleyes because of it’s rocky nature.For more information about Leech Lake, visit the DNR Lake Information Report
