Long Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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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?
- What are the closest cities to Long Lake?
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- Are there boat launches on Long Lake?
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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 Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spotfin Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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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?
What are the fishing regulations for Long Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Long Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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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
Long Lake is a 460-acre lake located four miles north of Eden Valley in south central Stearns County. It has a maximum depth of 35 feet and joins the Sauk River Chain of Lakes via a navigable channel into Horseshoe Lake. Walleye is a primary managed species in Long Lake, although it is probably a more popular destination for panfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike anglers. The Walleye fishery has been managed through fry stocked every other year since 2007 with fingerling stocking as needed.
The average catch of young of the year (YOY) Walleye for Long Lake from 2007 to 2021 was 27/hour(on-time). This compares to the long-term average of 98/hour on nearby Cedar Island Lake and 134/hour on Horseshoe Lake. In 2023, 12 YOY Walleye were captured for a catch rate of 17.8/hour, which is lower than the average catch for Long Lake, but higher than the last survey in 2021 (2/hr). Fifty-one, age-1 and older Walleye were sampled at a rate of 75.6/hour. Larger Walleye lengths ranged from 7.9 to 27.4 inches with an average length of 11.2 inches. Age-1 (8 - 11 inches; 75%) and age-2 (12 - 15 inches; 12%) Walleye made up 87% of the larger Walleye sampled.
What is the average air temp for Long Lake?
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Long Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| North Brown's Lake | 1.0 mi | 312 | 41 ft |
| Mud Lake | 1.2 mi | 67 | |
| Deep Lake | 1.8 mi | 54 | 54 ft |
| South Brown's Lake | 2.0 mi | 65 | 5 ft |
| Horseshoe Lake | 2.0 mi | 629 | 57 ft |
| Shackman Lake | 2.9 mi | 57 | |
| Big Lake | 3.1 mi | 458 | 42 ft |
| Eden Lake | 3.2 mi | 278 | 77 ft |
| Becker Lake | 3.2 mi | 221 | 20 ft |
| Zumwalde Lake | 3.3 mi | 128 | 23 ft |
