Long

Otter Tail County

Near Edwards

DOW: 56057500

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 99PumpkinseedGood · 62Green SunfishGood · 57

A 288-acre lake near Edwards in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (8)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	4.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	10.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.2–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	1.75	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 46

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.29 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	6.00	-	1.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 6, 1989	2.00	-	5.78 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 44

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	1.25	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap 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 · 67

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 556.0 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	30.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 6, 1989	556.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 4

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 6, 1989	0.25	-	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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).

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 6, 1989Northern pike abundance was 6.0 per gill net lift, which is similar to the area median. Age classes 1+ through 3+ were represented in the sample. No y…

Northern pike abundance was 6.0 per gill net lift, which is similar to the area median. Age classes 1+ through 3+ were represented in the sample. No yellow perch were sampled in the gill nets; however, five were sampled in the trap nets. The only other gamefish sampled were pumpkinseeds. Black bullhead numbers were extremely high at 556.0 per trap net lift. The fish population in this lake suggests a periodic winterkill situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch 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 17 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 sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.