Little Long

St. Louis County

Near Whiteface

DOW: 69052800

Black CrappieGood · 69Northern PikeAverage · 47BluegillAverage · 33

A 18-acre lake near Whiteface in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2018.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.7"

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–10.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie64% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 36%Largest sampled 13"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	1.00	9.7"	0.88 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 17, 2018	11.50	9.7"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Sep 17, 2018	1.50	9.7"	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.9"

Avg Weight

2.76 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 3.9–9.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike12% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 88%Largest sampled 38"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	6.50	19.9"	2.76 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 17, 2018	0.50	19.9"	2.02 lbs	1/4-in trap nets
Sep 17, 2018	2.67	19.9"	1.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 33

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.6"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per trap net · typical 1.9–15.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill4% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 96%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	59.50	4.6"	0.01 lbs	1/4-in trap nets
Sep 17, 2018	7.17	4.6"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 17, 2018	2.00	4.6"	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	1.00	3.0"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	0.50	5.0"	0.02 lbs	1/4-in trap nets
Sep 17, 2018	0.17	5.0"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	0.50	6.0"	0.17 lbs	1/4-in trap 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 11

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018

Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.7"

Avg Weight

0.91 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 17, 2018	1.00	9.7"	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 17, 2018	0.17	9.7"	0.91 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

September 17, 2018Little Long is an 18 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake is located seven miles east of Cotton, MN off the Elde Road and has no design…

Little Long is an 18 acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake is located seven miles east of Cotton, MN off the Elde Road and has no designated public access. Little Long was surveyed during the summer of 2018 to gather information about fish populations and aquatic habitat. The best fishing opportunities within Little Long Lake are currently for Black Crappie and Bluegill. Black Crappie abundance of 1.5 per trapnet lift was average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes, but average size was large at 9.8 inches. Bluegill abundance of 7.2 per trapnet lift was average compared to other similar Minnesota Lakes. Average size of Bluegill was 5.9 inches but a couple large specimens were captured in gillnets that exceeded 9 inches in length. Quality angling opportunities also exist for Northern Pike. Northern Pike gillnet mean length was 21.8 inches but a pike that was nearly 40 inches was sampled. The Northern Pike population density was average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Long?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Bluegill 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 22 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 2018. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.