Long

Clearwater County

Near Clearbrook

DOW: 15005000

Largemouth BassGood · 50Hybrid SunfishAverage · 40Northern PikeAverage · 29

A 72-acre lake near Clearbrook in Clearwater County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (7)

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.3"

Avg Weight

0.63 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass23% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 77%Largest sampled 15"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	1.67	10.3"	0.63 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1997	1.67	10.3"	0.91 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 40

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.4"

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	1.33	6.4"	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.5"

Avg Weight

2.26 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike7% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 93%Largest sampled 27"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	3.67	20.5"	2.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1997	0.50	20.5"	1.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 24

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 10.7 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 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
Aug 6, 1997	10.67	5.7"	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1997	1.67	5.7"	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 23

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	0.67	6.0"	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1997	3.33	6.0"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	2.00	6.3"	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Golden Shiner

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1997	0.33	7.0"	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 6, 1997Long Lake is located in northern Clearwater County about nine miles north of Leonard, Minnesota. The lake is small, has clear water and one seasonal c…

Long Lake is located in northern Clearwater County about nine miles north of Leonard, Minnesota. The lake is small, has clear water and one seasonal cabin. Most of the lake is shallow with emergent or submerged vegetation, but there is a small zone of deep water. A small unnamed lake (20 acres), a short distance west of the lake can be accessed with a canoe during high water years. The public access is small with an earthen ramp and normally not accessible to larger boats. Access is off County Road #11 on the northwest side of the lake. This lake has not had a survey since 1971 and has no active fisheries management plan. The fish community is very simple, consisting of nothern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed and hybrid sunfish, yellow perch and minnows. Northern pike are common though the abundance is below that of most other lakes in class 36. The pike are small, ranging from 18 to 28 inches, with most of them around 20-22 inches. The average weight was 2.3 pounds. Largemouth bass are above the lake class average in trap net samples, but they are below average in mean weight. Bass reproduction seems consistent with five consecutive year classes sampled. They ranged from six to sixteen inches in length. Bluegill abundance is good but only 10% of the fish measured were more than seven inches long. Pumpkinseed and hybrid sunfish are not as abundant as bluegill and slightly smaller in size. Yellow perch are present but the numbers are low. Sizes sampled ranged from 5-8 inches. Long Lake has probably experienced partial winterkills though the extent has not been documented. Walleye fry were stocked four times between 1967 and 1973 and provided a limited fishery, but they are no longer present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Long. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Long?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Long. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Long?

Long has a maximum depth of 36 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 1997. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.