Little Long Lake

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Little Long Lake is located approximately 4 miles NW of Ely. The surrounding landscape is rugged with abundant red and white pines along with white cedar growing near the shores of this clear water lake. Little Long is moderately developed with homes and seasonal cabins. A small resort is located at the NE end and a summer church camp on the SW end. There is a concrete planked boat ramp and nearby fishing pier off the Echo Trail (CR 116) for public access.

Walleye, bluegill, smallmouth bass and rock bass were sampled in 2015 at above average numbers. Northern pike was sampled in record low numbers for this lake. Rusty crayfish and northern clearwater crayfish were also sampled in 2015.

Walleye abundance in 2015 was much higher than past surveys and well above average compared to similar area lakes. The average walleye sampled was 19.6 inches long (3.4 lbs) and about 5 years old. Fifty-five percent of the walleye sampled were 20 inches or larger and the largest walleye sampled was 27.2 inches long. Walleye fingerlings are stocked in odd numbered years and in 2015 all walleye aged were from years that were stocked.

Smelt, a non-native species, were first sampled in surveys in 1987 and abundance was at 215/small mesh net in 2010. Abundance was down significantly in 2015. Smelt are the primary forage for the abundant walleye population, however they negatively impact walleye reproduction.

Bluegill abundance was near average for the lake but high compared to other area lakes. Most bluegill were less than 8 inches long.

Smallmouth bass numbers were above average in every gear type in which they were sampled. The electrofishing catch rate was high with many smaller bass. Only 17% of the smallmouth sampled by electrofishing were 12 inches or longer although the largest was just over 20 inches. Smallmouth bass comprised ninety-five percent of the sample from electrofishing. Largemouth bass made up the other five percent. The average largemouth was 13 inches long.

Rock bass numbers were above average for Little Long and similar area lakes. The average rock bass sampled was 6 inches long. Low numbers of black crappie were also sampled in 2015.

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