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Richards Townsite Boating

May, Jul–Sep
best months

Is Richards Townsite Boating open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name Richards Townsite Boating, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Richards Townsite Boating is a lake fishing spot in the Blackduck Ranger District of Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the townsite area, and the nearest town is Blackduck. Summer is the most comfortable time to fish here. Typical averages from the nearby Leech Lake weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter is severe, with January highs around 18°F and lows near -2°F. The boating area is not reservable, so plan on arriving and launching on the spot. For an overnight stay, Winnie Campground and Winnie are both about 5 miles away, and Leech Lake Rec Area and Tamarack Point Campground are each roughly 8 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Richards Townsite Boating

    Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      18° / -2°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 1°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 15°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 29°

      7 wet

    5. May

      66° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 21°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      23° / 7°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leech Lake, MN, 8.3 mi away at 1,302 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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