Long

There is a carry-in access on the north end of Long Lake, but there is no legal parking. Shore fishing is available on the north and south shores. Largemouth bass were sampled in good numbers, with lengths up to 20 inches, 70% over 12 inches and, 25% over 16 inches. Northern pike are also abundant - with fish up to 30 inches sampled, but an average length of 21.5 inches. Bluegill were sampled in moderate numbers, with lengths up to 9 inches, a 5.5 inch average and 40% over 6 inches. Black crappie are also present in moderate numbers, but are generally small, with none over 9 inches sampled. Yellow perch are abundant, with most fish between 5.5 and 7 inches. Pumkinseed and hybrid sunfish are present in low numbers. Black bullhead are abundant, and yellow bullhead are present in low numbers.

BLuegill were abundant in the lake with over half of acceptable size to anglers. Black bullhead were moderate in numbers with fish of good size. Black crappie numbers were low with fish of small size. Yellow perch were abundant, with a few larger individuals. Northern pike numbers were fair, with most fish small. Yellow bullhead numbers were low with larger fish present. Two largemouth bass were captured, both small.

The northern pike catch was 2.5x the local median catch rate. They ranged from 19 to 30 inches in length. Ages III and V were represented and growth was fast. One walleye was captured, origin unknown. It was age IV and showed fast growth. Black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, black bullhead, and yellow perch were all caught in numbers much greater than their respective local median catch rates. Length frequency distributions for all showed typical small sizes. White sucker, yellow bullhead, and green sunfish were also sampled in low numbers.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass in Long. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

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.

Long has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long is from 1999. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

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