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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 Green Sunfish 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?
History & Status of the Fishery
Long Lake (DOW# 11-0454; Lake Class 32) is a 142 acre lake located near Backus, MN. A county owned public access on the southeast shore. Long Lake has 3.40 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 48 feet. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Long Lake is in Lake Class 32; lakes in this class are irregularly shaped with a high percentage of water 15 feet and shallower.
Long Lake has a simple fish community with four main species. It has a low density Northern Pike population but pike tend to be shorter than 24 inches. The Walleye population is abundant compared to similar lakes, however anglers shouldn't expect great numbers of Walleye. Walleye up to 20 inches were found during the 2015 assessment, and Largemouth Bass up to 19 inches were sampled. Long Lake has an abundant Rock Bass population with Rock Bass up to 12 inches.
Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include Green Sunfish, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. No aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Long Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. 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. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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 | |
| Lee Lake | 0.9 mi | 21 | 24 ft |
| Sleepy Island Lake | 1.1 mi | 15 | 23 ft |
| Island Lake | 2.6 mi | 93 | 14 ft |
| Pine Mountain Lake | 2.6 mi | 1,612 | 80 ft |
| Perch Lake | 2.7 mi | 13 | 39 ft |
| Beuber Lake | 3.2 mi | 132 | 32 ft |
| Variety Lake | 3.9 mi | 160 | 29 ft |
| Jackpine Lake | 4.4 mi | 160 | 6 ft |
| Bowen Lake | 4.8 mi | 182 | 25 ft |
| Horseshoe Lake | 4.9 mi | 260 | 51 ft |
