Sucker Lake Public Access

[lenras]

According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a new public access has been constructed at Sucker Bay. Does anyone know the exact location of the access? Was this done by DNR or Cass County?

[Editor]

The new Sucker Bay of Leech Lake public water access site, located on the northeast shore of Sucker Bay along North Shore Drive Northwest, opens for use on Saturday, May 29, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The access is located at the site of the former Maple Leaf Resort.

The improvements include a double ramp with floating docks, accessible walkway to one dock, storm water retention pond, and a paved parking lot for about 20 vehicles.

“This new facility is the only public access in this corner of Leech Lake in Sucker Bay,” said Dave Schotzko, DNR Parks and Trails area supervisor. “The public access will provide excellent access to this part of Leech Lake for many years to come and make it easier to get to.”

The access is south of U.S. Highway 2, down Sucker Bay Road, along the west shoreline of Ottertail Peninsula, in Cass County.