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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 Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Cisco (Tullibee), Fathead Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Least Darter, Mimic Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
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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
Historically, Long Lake has been noted for its abundant populations of small Northern Pike and Bluegill. Pike catches in the 2016 assessment were higher than the lake's average and higher than other ecologically similar lakes. The average pike length in 2016 (17.2 inches) was about an inch shorter than average for Long Lake. The largest pike sampled was 28.5 inches. Anglers are encouraged to release Northern Pike over 24 inches to sustain a balanced population.
Bluegills averaged 6.6 inches but several over eight inches were also caught. The largest was a 9.6 inch individual. Bluegill were found to take 9 years to reach 8 inches long.
Walleyes are stocked regularly to maintain the fishery. Since 2001, Long Lake and three other area lakes have been involved in a statewide research study to determine the most effective Walleye stocking methods for a given lake type. Both Walleye frylings (~ 2 inches) and fingerlings (6-7 inches) have been stocked in the lake since then. The previous stocking regimen of 2.0 pounds of Walleye fingerlings per littoral acre, biennially, resumed in 2007. Despite stocking efforts, however, Walleye abundance has continued to decline below the lake average. Walleyes sampled in 2016 had an average length of 16.1 inches and an average weight of 1.9 pounds.
Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie are also popular angling targets in Long Lake. Sampled Largemouth Bass ranged from 5.6 to 16.0 inches in length while crappies ranged from 4.3 to 10.8 inches in length. Black Crappie were found to take 5 years to reach 10 inches long.
Long Lake is a small, highly developed lake that has shown some signs of declining water quality. Every effort should be made by lakeshore residents and other watershed dwellers to minimize nutrient inputs. Some helpful practices include: (1) leaving or establishing buffer strips of natural vegetation along the shores, (2) leaving aquatic vegetation stands like bulrush and cattail intact, (3) not fertilizing or using phosphorus free fertilizers, and (4) ensuring compliance of private septic systems. Many septic systems have now been replaced by the city sewer system and this should help to reduce nutrient input. Emergent vegetation stands are particularly important to the lake for both water quality and fish habitat and should be protected as much as possible.
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