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type: compare
title: "Leech Lake vs Washburn Lake"
county: "Cass"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/leech-lake-vs-washburn-lake
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# Leech Lake vs Washburn Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Cass County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Leech Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/leech-lake) | [Washburn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/washburn-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 92/100 | 83/100 |
| Nearest town | Walker | Outing |
| Surface area | 103,444 acres | 1,590 acres |
| Max depth | 150 ft | 111 ft |
| Shoreline | 194.9 mi | 19.8 mi |
| Water clarity | 11.3 ft | 13.2 ft |
| Public access | 10 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 20 | 20 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil, starry stonewort, zebra mussel | Eurasian watermilfoil |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/leech-lake-vs-washburn-lake)*