Long

Otter Tail County

Near Phelps

DOW: 56057400

Yellow PerchExcellent · 96Black CrappieExcellent · 77BluegillGood · 72

A 91-acre lake near Phelps in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (8)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 96

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 128.3 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	3.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 1, 1977	128.33	-	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	7.00	-	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 1, 1977	3.33	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 69.2 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	69.17	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 1, 1977	13.67	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	0.17	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 36

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	6.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 1, 1977	3.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1.5–16.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	0.33	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	0.33	-	2.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 1, 1977	0.17	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1977	1.00	-	0.93 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 1, 1977	0.50	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 1, 1977Bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch were sampled in above average numbers. Sunfish, black and brown bullheads, and white sucker…

Bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch were sampled in above average numbers. Sunfish, black and brown bullheads, and white suckers were sampled in below average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass 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 29 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 1977. 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.