Long Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
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History & Status of the Fishery
Long Lake is unique, having a distinctly large shallow basin as well as another deep, steep sided basin, creating a diversity of habitat. The shoreline has moderately low development. Northern Pike and Bluegill were listed as primary management species in the 2009 lake management plan with goals of maintaining catches near the lake class average and a minor proportion of Bluegill over six inches. Black Crappie were listed as a secondary management species. This was one of three surveys conducted to assess the fish population.
Northern Pike are well suited for the lake, being the most abundant observed in the 2019 gill nets and similar to the previous surveys. The 2019 catch was close to attaining management goals. Size structure was poor with an average size of 19.5 inches but comparable to previous surveys. Fish within the north central protected slot regulation (22" to 26") comprised 12% of the catch. A significant proportion of the catch was less than 22 inches. Anglers would likely have success pursuing pike but maybe disappointed in the size of fish caught.
The Bluegill catch was low compared to lakes with similar habitat and earlier surveys. Catches have typically been average with moderate size distribution. The management goals were attained. Multiple ages observed in the sample indicated consistent natural reproduction. Bluegill numbers suggest good angling opportunities, though the proportion of fish over 6 inches may limit interest from anglers.
Black Crappie are considered a secondary management species and past catches have been within the expected range. Only two crappie were sampled in 2019. It is likely the crappie fishery is sporadic.
Other species sampled include Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Walleye, Yellow Bullhead and Yellow Perch.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Long Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Loon Lake | 0.5 mi | 231 | 69 ft |
| Loon Lake | 0.5 mi | 231 | 69 ft |
| Loon Lake | 0.5 mi | 231 | 69 ft |
| Little Cavanaugh Lake | 1.0 mi | 24 | 27 ft |
| Lost Lake | 1.3 mi | 37 | |
| Cavanaugh Lake | 1.4 mi | 55 | 48 ft |
| Tioga Mine Pit | 1.5 mi | 49 | 225 ft |
| Jay Gould Lake | 1.5 mi | 552 | 33 ft |
| Salter Pond | 1.5 mi | 25 | 0 ft |
| Rice Lake | 1.8 mi | 863 | 68 ft |
