Little Long

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31026602

Black CrappieGood · 71Northern PikeGood · 61PumpkinseedGood · 55

A 27-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.6"

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–10.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie41% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 59%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1997	6.00	7.6"	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	8.67	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.58 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1997	0.67	13.0"	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	4.00	-	2.58 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	1.67	-	0.86 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	2.67	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.9"

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill19% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 81%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1997	9.00	6.9"	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	1.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	7.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1997	1.33	6.0"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	6.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.0"

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.4–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1997	0.33	8.0"	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 10, 1989	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	1.33	-	0.33 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

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	2.00	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.67	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 17, 1997Little Long Lake is a small lake that is primarily a panfish lake. Black crappie were sampled in trap nets at a rate that was within the expected rang…

Little Long Lake is a small lake that is primarily a panfish lake. Black crappie were sampled in trap nets at a rate that was within the expected range for this type of lake. The black crappie sampled ranged in length from 4.9 to 11.5 inches, with a mean length of 8.2 inches. Bluegill were sampled in trap nets at a rate that was within the expected range, but near the first quartile. The bluegill sampled ranged in length from 5.7 to 9.3 inches, with a mean length of 7.3 inches. Other species also caught in trap nets include: northern pike, rock bass, and yellow perch. Little Long Lake is a very small lake. Although the number of fish sampled are what one would expect to find in a lake of its type, there are not many "keepers" in the lake. Catch and release fishing is a great way to ensure that anglers will continue to enjoy catching fish in Little Long Lake.

July 10, 1989This small basin is separated from the larger lake basin by a highway with two culverts. Although only one gill net and three trap nets were set in th…

This small basin is separated from the larger lake basin by a highway with two culverts. Although only one gill net and three trap nets were set in this basin because of its small size, these conclusions were ascertained. The species composition is similar between the two basins probably because fish can migrate freely between the basins via the culverts. The most abundant species appear to be bluegills and black crappies. Northern pike and walleyes appear to be present in lower abundance than in Long Lake proper during mid-summer months, probably due to lesser amount of suitable habitat with adequate dissolved oxygen levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch in Little Long. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Long?

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

How deep is Little Long?

Little Long has a maximum depth of 29 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Long last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Long is from 1997. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.