Long

Northern pike abundance decreased slightly from 2.7 per gill net lift in the 1986 survey to 2.0 per net, which is below the normal range for this lake class. Average individual weight of northern pike increased from1.5 pounds in 1986 to 2.4 pounds. Northern pike age structure indicates consistent reproduction and recruitment; however, no pike from the 1988 stocking were sampled. Black bullhead abundance increased dramatically from 37.3 per trap net lift in 1986 to 113.3 per net, which six times greater than the upper limit of the normal range. Bluegill abundance increased slightly from 7.3 per trap net lift in 1986 to 8.6 per net, remaining within the normal range. Bluegill recruitment appears to be consistent and a strong 1987 year class (age-IV+) composed 50% of the sample. Mean lengths-at-age indicate average growth compared to statewide means. Forty-eight percent of the bluegills sampled were 7.0 inches or greater in length. Yellow perch abundance was 2.0 per gill net lift, which is below the normal range. Walleye abundance declined slightly from 1.3 per gill net lift in 1986 to 1.0 per net, but remains within the normal range. The average weight of individual walleye increased from 1.0 pounds in 1986 to 1.5 pounds. Walleye recruitment appears to be inconsistent. Walleyes sampled from the 1985 and 1990 year classes were the result of stocking and natural reproduction, respectively.

Test-netting data collected for Long Lake indicates that walleye and bluegill numbers are below their respective local net catch medians. Northern pike numbers are below the local median and equivalent to the statewide median. Yellow perch numbers are above the statewide median and below the local median. Walleye catch per net has been declining since the 1977 survey with the average weight per fish declining also. There is evidence of limited natural reproduction with the 1984 (age-II+) year class being a skip year in the stocking program. The yellow perch catch rate also declined which may require some future monitoring. The bluegill catch has dropped also, while still maintaining the same average weight.

The yellow perch gill net catch rate exceeded the statewide and area net catch medians. The northern pike gill net catch rate is higher than the statewide and area net catch medians, while the walleye gill net catch rate is below both medians.

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

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.

Long has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Long in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.