Long Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Long (Gut) Lake is a 59-acre lake with 2.10 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 43 feet located east of Hackensack, MN. A US Forest Service owned public carry in only access is located on the south shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Long (Gut) Lake is in Lake Class 36; lakes in this class are generally small with a high percentage of shallow water area. Other area lakes in this class include Boxell and Little Bass Lakes. Long (Gut) Lake is primarily managed for Northern Pike and Bluegill and secondarily for Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch.
Long (Gut) Lake provides multi-species angling opportunity to anglers. Northern Pike are abundant, meeting the lake's maximum management goal. Sampled pike ranged from 11 to 36 inches and averaged 24 inches long. Bluegill catch rates fell short of the target management range, though exceeded size goals with Bluegill up to nine inches sampled. Black Crappie catch rates met lake management size and catch goals and crappie 6 to 11 inches were sampled. Largemouth Bass were sampled in low numbers, though targeted sampling for bass was not completed in 2023. Yellow Perch abundance has remained low across historical surveys.
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. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Long (Gut) 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.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Long Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Teepee Lake | 1.1 mi | 21 | 31 ft |
| Diamond Lake | 1.1 mi | 77 | 31 ft |
| Hovde Lake | 1.3 mi | 133 | 26 ft |
| South Stocking Lake | 1.6 mi | 46 | 44 ft |
| Bluebill Lake | 1.6 mi | 45 | 7 ft |
| Shell Lake | 1.7 mi | 17 | |
| Little Webb Lake | 1.8 mi | 226 | 37 ft |
| Cub Lake | 2.2 mi | 22 | 24 ft |
| Cranberry Lake | 2.3 mi | 27 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 27 |
