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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?
- 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.
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 is located two miles east of Park Rapids in Hubbard County. Long Lake has a surface area of 1,926 acres and a maximum depth of 135 feet. Long Lake is heavily developed for this area and is a very popular lake for fishing and other water recreation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Long Lake is in lake class 22. Class 22 lakes are deep, have hard water, and a small littoral zone (lake area less than 15 feet in depth). Other area lakes in this same classification include: Big Sand, Lower Bottle, Kabekona, and Potato.
Long Lake is a popular Walleye lake and is known for producing some large fish. Walleye abundance (5.2 Walleye/gill net) was near the current management goal of 6.0 Walleye/gill net, similar to recent surveys. Sampled Walleye had an average length and weight of 18.5 inches and 2.3 pounds, with fish measured up to 27.3 inches. Important Walleye forage species such as Yellow Perch and Tullibee (Cisco) were sampled in good numbers. Long Lake is currently stocked with Walleye fingerlings during even numbered years.
Northern Pike were sampled in moderate numbers, within the range typical for this lake class and similar to past surveys. Sampled Northern Pike had an average length and weight of 25.1 inches and 3.1 pounds, with pike measured up to 38.6 inches. A good forage base of Tullibee (Cisco) and White Sucker provides the conditions to produce large Northern Pike.
Long Lake supports a healthy Largemouth Bass population, especially in the north and south bays where there is shallower water and good beds of submerged aquatic vegetation which provides excellent habitat. Anglers will find good numbers of bass in the 12-14 inch size range as well as larger fish. Smallmouth bass have been sampled in past surveys, but they are found in very low numbers.
Black Crappie fishing is popular right after ice-out on the north end of the lake in an area known as "the fill". Black Crappie abundance in Long Lake has remained fairly stable, generally at low to moderate levels. Anglers will find good numbers of Bluegill and Pumpkinseed in Long Lake; however, average size is poor (5.0 inches). Larger Bluegill are present in Long, but the size of Bluegill is limited by slow growth rates.
Other species sampled included high numbers of Rock Bass, and moderate numbers of Yellow Bullhead. Bowfin (Dogfish) and Hybrid Sunfish were sampled in low numbers.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Long Lake. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
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 | 3.9 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Ivan Lake | 4.1 mi | 22 | 35 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 4.4 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
| Sweitzer Lake | 4.4 mi | 114 | 10 ft |
| Mud Lake | 4.5 mi | 48 | 30 ft |
| Shinker Lake | 4.6 mi | 58 | 14 ft |
| Lord Lake | 5.1 mi | 62 | 32 ft |
| Upper Twin Lake | 5.5 mi | 213 | 12 ft |
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