Long / Tame Fish

Crow Wing County

Near Deerwood (Crow Wing)

DOW: 18000200

Northern PikeGood · 73Black CrappieGood · 63Rock BassGood · 59

A 127-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1992.

Fish Species (13)

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.96 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.85 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1992	8.50	-	2.96 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 1–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	5.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.25	-	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	5.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 27.5 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1992	27.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.25	-	4.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.4–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 44

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	13.25	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.6–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	1.25	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.4–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 32

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1992	0.50	-	0.50 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

June 18, 1992Northern pike, yellow bullhead and pumpkinseed had high abundance. Rock bass, black crappie and yellow perch were in low abundance. All other species…

Northern pike, yellow bullhead and pumpkinseed had high abundance. Rock bass, black crappie and yellow perch were in low abundance. All other species were found in average abundance for the lake class. Northern pike (8.5/gillnet) were abundant and size (2.96 lbs) was average. Median length was 22 inches. Ages 2-5 were sampled and had good growth. Largemouth bass (0.5/trapnet) were taken in average numbers. Ages young of year, 2, 4 and 7 were sampled. Walleye (0.5/trapnet) were average in abundance, but only one fish was sampled-by trapnet. Bluegills (27.5/ trapnet) were present in average numbers and averaged 0.15 lbs. Growth was slow. The 1986 year class was strongest in the sample (37%). Median length was 5.5-5.9 inches. Black crappies abundance was low in trapnets (0.5/lift), but high in gillnets (5.5/lift). Only ages 3 and 4 were sampled. Pumpkinseed (5.25/trapnet) were abundant, size (0.16 lb.) was average and median length 6.0-6.4 inches. Tullibee (cisco) (1.75/gillnet) was present in average numbers but size (0.57 lb) was small. Median length was 11.5-11.9 inches. White suckers (0.5/gillnet) were caught in average numbers, while yellow perch (1.0/gillnet) was present in low numbers. Bowfin (1.75/trapnet) were caught in average numbers. Yellow bullhead (13.25/trapnet) had high abundance, some individuals over 12 inches. One black bullhead was sampled-by gillnet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long / Tame Fish?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Long / Tame Fish. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Long / Tame Fish?

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

How deep is Long / Tame Fish?

Long / Tame Fish has a maximum depth of 58 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Long / Tame Fish last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long / Tame Fish is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Long / Tame Fish have any invasive species?

Yes — Long / Tame Fish has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on Long / Tame Fish?

No — Long / Tame Fish has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.