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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Lake, MN
- How big is Long Lake?
- How deep is Long Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Long Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Long Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Long Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Long Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Long Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Long Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Long Lake?
How big is Long Lake?
How deep is Long Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Long Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Long Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Long Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Long Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Long Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Long Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Long Lake (29-0161-00) is a 1,926.11-acre lake with a maximum depth of 135 feet located 2 miles east of Park Rapids, MN. Park Rapids Fisheries staff conducted a survey targeting near shore fish species on July 22-23, 2019 to assess populations of non-game and small sport fish. Eighteen 100-foot sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake shore, sampling a variety of habitat types. Each site was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot 1/8th-inch mesh seine, depending on habitat conditions.
During this assessment, six sites were sampled with a 50-foot seine and eleven sites were sampled with a 15-foot seine. Site conditions prevented the use of seines at one site. Backpack electrofishing was done at all 18 sites. Nearshore sampling captured twenty-three species of fish including two species intolerant of disturbance; Banded Killifish and Blacknose Shiner. Other species sampled during the nearshore effort included Bigmouth Shiner, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bluntnose Minnow, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Largemouth Bass, Least Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Northern Redbelly Dace, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spottail Shiner, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch. Nearshore catches will be used along with gill net and trap net catch data from a standard fisheries survey conducted on July 8, 2019, to calculate a fish-based Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) score, which is indicative of the health of Long Lake.
This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. Long Lake is located in the Crow Wing River Watershed.
What is the average air temp for Long Lake?
Are there any state parks near Long Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Long Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Peysenske Lake | 3.3 mi | 220 | 14 ft |
| Big Stony Lake | 3.9 mi | 343 | 24 ft |
| Moran Lake | 4.0 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Rockwell Lake | 4.0 mi | 52 | |
| Ivan Lake | 4.1 mi | 22 | 35 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 4.4 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
| Sunday Lake | 4.4 mi | 62 | |
| Sweitzer Lake | 4.4 mi | 114 | 10 ft |
| Little Stony Lake | 4.6 mi | 67 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.8 mi | 72 |
