Long

Beltrami County

Near Werner

DOW: 04022700

Yellow PerchGood · 65PumpkinseedGood · 59Northern PikeGood · 58

A 664-acre lake near Werner in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (10)

Yellow Perch

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 42.2 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	2.42	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1989	42.17	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	8.33	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	3.25	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.69 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	13.00	-	1.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	1.75	-	1.79 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.34 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	4.50	-	1.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	0.83	-	1.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 1–7.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	0.17	-	1.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	0.08	-	1.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	0.67	-	1.70 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	1.00	-	1.95 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	0.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	2.67	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	1.50	-	0.41 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	0.25	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.71 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	8.50	-	1.71 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1989	1.00	-	2.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 62

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.78 lbs

Catch rate: 6.1 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1989	6.08	-	0.78 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1989	7.50	-	0.68 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 1, 1989GOOD POPULATIONS OF WALLEYE, NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE NUM- BERS ARE LOW. BULLHEADS ARE NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM. BLACK…

GOOD POPULATIONS OF WALLEYE, NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE NUM- BERS ARE LOW. BULLHEADS ARE NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM. BLACK BULLHEADS FOUND IN HIGH NUMBERS IN 1971 WERE NOT CAPTURED DURING THIS SURVEY OR DURING TRAP NETTTING IN 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Black Crappie in Long. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Long?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Long. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Long?

Long has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Long last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Long have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Long in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Long?

No — Long has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.