Long

Itasca County

Near Stevenson

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Black CrappieGood · 62BluegillGood · 61Northern PikeGood · 52

A 100-acre lake near Stevenson in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	8.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1978	2.33	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 61

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.44 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	3.33	-	0.44 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 3, 1978	0.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 52

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.52 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	10.50	-	1.52 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1978	1.33	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	1.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	0.50	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill 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

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.13 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	3.00	-	2.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 3, 1978	0.67	-	1.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Poor · 4

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1978	0.50	-	0.05 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).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 3, 1978N Pike population considerably above state and local medians. All other fish populations within normal limits for this type of lake.

N Pike population considerably above state and local medians. All other fish populations within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Walleye 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 45 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 1978. 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 crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.