Long

Washington County

Near Stillwater

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Green SunfishAverage · 45BluegillAverage · 44Hybrid SunfishAverage · 43

A 102-acre lake near Stillwater in Washington County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (10)

Green Sunfish

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.2–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	0.33	5.0"	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1992	1.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 44

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.9–29.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	0.33	6.0"	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 28, 1982	0.80	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 43

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.8"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	1.67	4.8"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 2.4–15.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1992	1.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1992	7.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.8–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1982	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

23.0"

Avg Weight

4.96 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	1.00	23.0"	4.96 lbs	Special 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 118.7 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	44.00	6.0"	0.18 lbs	Special gill nets
Jul 7, 1997	118.67	6.0"	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1992	217.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 55

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.4–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1997	11.33	5.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1992	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1992	0.20	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — 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
Jul 6, 1992	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1992	0.80	-	0.93 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 1.4–6.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1992	0.60	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Biologist Notes

July 7, 1997Long Lake is a shallow lake which winterkills regularly. Assessments of the fish population in 1982, 1992, and 1997 all show that black bullheads domi…

Long Lake is a shallow lake which winterkills regularly. Assessments of the fish population in 1982, 1992, and 1997 all show that black bullheads dominate the fish population, making up over 90% of the fish sampled in 1997. Golden shiner have increased in abundance, and are now the second most abundant species present. A few sunfish have been captured in each of the assessments. One walleye was sampled in 1997, origin unknown.

July 6, 1992No gamefish were observed. Low numbers of small black crappie were sampled. Above average numbers of small green sunfsih were netted. High numbers of…

No gamefish were observed. Low numbers of small black crappie were sampled. Above average numbers of small green sunfsih were netted. High numbers of small-sized black and brown bullheads were caught. Low numbers of small white suckers were observed. Average numbers of small golden shiners were captured. Shoreline seining showed moderate numbers of y-o-y bullheads; no small sunfish or crappies were taken.

June 28, 1982Black bullhead are present in very high numbers. Small populations of pumpkinseed, bluegill, and green sunfish are present. Substantial numbers of fat…

Black bullhead are present in very high numbers. Small populations of pumpkinseed, bluegill, and green sunfish are present. Substantial numbers of fathead minnows were found in shoreline seining. Snapping turtle catches were average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed 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 22 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 1997. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.