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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 Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Long Lake?
What are the closest cities to Long Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Long Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Long Lake?
Are there boat launches on Long Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Long Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Special Problems and Conditions with Fish & Fishing: Stunted sunfish.Present Fish Population: Northern pike, yellow bullhead and bluegill indicated high populations, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass indicated average populations and white sucker, black crappie, walleye and yellow perch indicated low populations when compared to ranges around the regional median.Three gill nets and four trap nets were set in July 1981 and July 1986. Based on catches from these nets the northern pike and walleye population have remained the same while the yellow perch nd bluegill populations have dropped, although the bluegill population is still high.Northern pike ages showed II-IV and VII year age classes were present. The III year age class was most dominant with 52% (14 of 27) of the fish. Individual lengths varied from 15 to 29.9 inches with most between 17 and 20 inches. Growth rates are slow compared to statewide averages.The yellow perch population has dropped from 4/gillnet in 1981 to .66/gillnet in 1986. The walleye population has remained the same with only one fish taken in each survey.The bluegill population has dropped from 276/trapnet in 1981 to 64.5/trapnet in 1986. Age classes IV-IX were represented. All indicated very slow growth rates and shows a stunted population.Yellow bullheads were very abundant (76/gillnet) with small individual size evident (approximately 9/lb). Most were between5.0" and 7.4" (93 of 105). Pumpkinseeds ranged in size 3-6.9 inches with most in the 6" category. Largemouth bass taken were in the 6-8 inch length range but the lake is known to have some large fish present.
What is the average air temp for Long Lake?
Are there any state parks near Long Lake?
Pillsbury State Forest
Crow Wing State Park
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Long Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Beauty Lake | 1.0 mi | 17 | 39 ft |
| Green Bass Lake | 1.2 mi | 44 | 27 ft |
| Rock Lake | 1.3 mi | 261 | 17 ft |
| Little Long Lake | 1.6 mi | 27 | 22 ft |
| Hardy Lake | 3.3 mi | 95 | 26 ft |
| Pillager Lake | 3.4 mi | 205 | 39 ft |
| Sylvan Lake | 4.3 mi | 894 | 57 ft |
| Agate Lake | 4.9 mi | 157 | 9 ft |
| Gull Lake | 5.2 mi | 9,947 | 80 ft |
| Ruth Lake | 5.6 mi | 94 | 42 ft |
