Long

Long is a 478 acre, class 11 lake located approximately 10 miles west of Crane Lake, MN. Maximum depth is approximately 18 feet. Walleye fry were introduced in 1958 and 1959. These two stocking events were successful in establishing a self-sustaining walleye population. No other stocking has been done since that time. Walleye abundance was above average for this lake type. Mean length was 15.95 inches with a range of 8.9 to 25.7. Many year-classes were present and Walleye from 1-18 years were aged, this should provide consistent reproduction and recruitment for the future. The Walleye growth rate was much greater than the area mean. The mean weight was 1.30 pounds, which was within the typical range for class 11 lakes. Northern Pike abundance was within the typical range for this lake type. In 2021, length ranged from 19.5 to 33.5 inches and the mean was 23.2. The mean weight was 2.72 pounds, which was above the average for lake class 11. Yellow Perch abundance was well above the typical range for this lake type. Sizes attractive to anglers were present, but many perch were small and are important as forage for predators. Mean length was 6.8 inches with a range from 5.2 to 11.9.

Long is a 478 acre, class 11 lake located approximately 10 miles west of Crane Lake, MN. Maximum depth is approximately 18 feet. Walleye fry were introduced in 1958 and 1959. These two stocking events were successful in establishing a self-sustaining walleye population. No other stocking has been done since that time. Northern Pike abundance was within typical range for this lake type. However, abundance was above levels seen in the three previous investigations. In 2013, length in the sample ranged from 21.7 to 33.1 inches and the mean was 25.0. The mean weight was 3.57 pounds, which was above the typical range for this lake class 11. Walleye abundance was above the typical range for this lake type. Mean length was 14.9 inches with a range from 8.9 to 25.7. Many year-classes were present and age ranged from 1-16 years, which should provide consistent recruitment in the near future. Growth rate was much greater than the area mean. The mean weight was 1.39 pounds, which was within the typical range for class 11 lakes. Yellow Perch abundance was well above the typical range for this lake type. Sizes attractive to anglers were present, but many perch were small and are important as forage for predators. Mean length was 7.1 inches with a range from 5.2 to 11.7. Growth was greater than the area mean. Nine year-classes were present and age ranged from 2-10. When combined, age-2 and age-3 fish represented 91 percent of sample.

Long is a 409 acre, shallow, lightly stained lake located 8.5 miles west of Crane Lake MN. Aquatic vegetation is heavy in a few areas of the lake. Walleye, yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker make up the bulk of the fish community. Walleye numbers in the 2006 population assessment were above average (5.4 per gill net) when compared to lakes similar to Long Lake. The historic average including the 2006 assessment is 5.8 walleye per gill net. Ten age classes were present with age IV and V making up 50% of the catch. Growth rate was good with an average walleye measuring 16.7 inches with a range from 7.1 inches to 23.6 inches. Northern pike numbers remained low however growth was good. The average pike measured 28.0 inches with a range from 22.1 inches to 34.6 inches. Yellow perch numbers declined to 58.4 per gill net set after a historical high of 151.4 per set in the 1999 survey. Growth was good with the average yellow perch measuring 7.6 inches . White sucker and golden shiner were also captured in the 2006 population assessment.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch 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 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Long is from 2021.

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.