Long

Beltrami County

Near Turtle River

DOW: 04007600

Northern PikeExcellent · 80Black CrappieExcellent · 77WalleyeGood · 73

A 412-acre lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (11)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 80

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

24.8"

Avg Weight

3.97 lbs

Catch rate: 5.1 per gill net · typical 3.1–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike63% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 37%Largest sampled 35"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	5.11	24.8"	3.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.22	24.8"	3.97 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	1.00	-	1.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 77

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.4"

Avg Weight

0.63 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie60% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 40%Largest sampled 13"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.22	9.4"	0.63 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.67	9.4"	0.41 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.6"

Avg Weight

1.97 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 1.3–5.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye85% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 15%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	3.33	16.6"	1.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1976	4.75	-	2.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1976	0.12	-	2.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 5.4 per trap net · typical 0.6–2.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable rock bass12% keeper-size (8"+)

4–7" · 88%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.56	5.7"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	5.44	5.7"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	7.75	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.5"

Avg Weight

1.38 lbs

Catch rate: 0.44 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass82% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 18%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	0.44	10.5"	1.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	2.78	10.5"	0.95 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	0.38	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 46

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 116.9 per trap net · typical 5.6–42.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill1% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 99%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	0.78	4.5"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	116.89	4.5"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	35.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 34

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 5.1 per trap net · typical 1.7–8.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed2% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 98%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	5.11	5.5"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1976	9.62	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 28

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 3.4 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch2% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 98%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	1.11	6.2"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	3.44	6.2"	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1976	0.62	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	0.22	6.0"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.2"

Avg Weight

1.87 lbs

Catch rate: 2.4 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.44	16.2"	1.87 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.44	16.2"	2.84 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	6.00	-	1.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.0"

Avg Weight

0.93 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	0.11	11.0"	0.93 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1976	0.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 14, 1993The fish community of Long Lake is in good shape and near expectations of a lake of relatively low exploitation. Northern Pike were found in good numb…

The fish community of Long Lake is in good shape and near expectations of a lake of relatively low exploitation. Northern Pike were found in good numbers and generally larger than many area lakes. The average length of pike was more than 25 inches. No small pike were captured so there may be some concern if reproduction does not appear during the next few years.Walleye were sampled in fair numbers and it appears that natural reproduction is adequate to maintain a fishery. The largest Walleye captured was 23 inches and the average was about 17 inches. Largemouth Bass are found in good numbers with the largest fish at 18 inches and an average of 10.5 inches.Black Crappie were sampled in good numbers, with all fish sampled being greater than 8 inches in length. Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish are abundant but generally too small to be attractive to anglers, though a few fair sized Bluegill were sampled.

June 11, 1976The existing fish population has resulted entirely from natural reproduction. Northern Pike are the dominant predator and above average in numbers. Ab…

The existing fish population has resulted entirely from natural reproduction. Northern Pike are the dominant predator and above average in numbers. About 90% of the Walleye population is composed of fish 17 to 20 inches in length. Sunfish are very abundant and of small size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Walleye, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass in Long. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Long?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Long. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Long?

Long has a maximum depth of 87 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Long last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.