how big of a boat?

[speedtroller]

I have never been to Leech Iake before and  am going to stay there for the week of  july 5th   i am wondering if i should bring my 14 ft with a 6 horse?  I don't want to pull it all of the way up there from the twin cities if  it is too small to take out at all during my stay but the price of rentals is pretty steep.  any suggestions would be helpful.  

[Rick]

A 14 ft with a 6 horse will be ok in some of the bays and on the main lake or walker bay on days that aren't real windy.

I guess it depends on where you are staying and the wind/direction. There are a lot of smaller lakes around you can get out on during windy days if you need to.

Be sure to check out Walker as well.

[speedtroller]

Thanks Rick.  I think it's worth bringing.  Like you said there are alot of smaller lakes around if I can't get out on the big one.  

[Hoey]

... or trailer to the side of the lake that is out of the wind.

[brushrifle]

I'd be a little leery about that sized boat. If the wind comes up waves can get big, fast. I've been on there with a 14ft and a 25hp and been tossed around pretty bad. Big water means big waves in the wind. 10-15 wind mph is all it really take to start to get uncomfortable, depending on where your at. But like Rick said there are lots of smaller lakes to choose from. 

[HuskerTornado]

You'll just have to pick your spots and pay attention to when/where the wind is coming from.  Obviously, some days can be smooth as glass and you'll have no problems going anywhere, but just keep an eye on the weather for changing conditions.  I have a 21 ft boat and have been caught out in middle of the big part of the lake when the wind picked up and it was a wet ride back in.  Those shallow flats pick up really fast .