Minnesota · Hubbard County
Long Lake Fishing guide
Long Lake covers 1,926 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota, reaching 135 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 9.2 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 12 times, most recently in 2024, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2024Good numbers4.3per gill net17"Typical29"Biggest
Lengths measured · 80 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 80 fish
2024Lengths measured · 74 fish
2019Lengths measured · 86 fish
2014Lengths measured · 99 fish
2009Largemouth bassPresent8per gill net10"Typical18"Biggest
Lengths measured · 154 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 154 fish
2024Lengths measured · 233 fish
2019Lengths measured · 78 fish
2014Lengths measured · 136 fish
2009Northern pikeJust a few2.8per gill net25"Typical41"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 43 fish
2024Lengths measured · 73 fish
2019Lengths measured · 81 fish
2014Lengths measured · 90 fish
2009BluegillGood numbers60.9per trap net4"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 864 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 864 fish
2024Lengths measured · 669 fish
2019Lengths measured · 1103 fish
2014Lengths measured · 378 fish
2009CrappieJust a few1.5per trap net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 58 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 58 fish
2024Lengths measured · 66 fish
2019Lengths measured · 65 fish
2014Lengths measured · 40 fish
2009Yellow perchLast stocked 2024Fair numbers2.2per gill net3"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 183 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 183 fish
2024Lengths measured · 56 fish
2019Lengths measured · 47 fish
2014Lengths measured · 48 fish
2009Rock bassExcellent numbers3.5per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 65 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 65 fish
2024Lengths measured · 152 fish
2019Lengths measured · 160 fish
2014Lengths measured · 195 fish
2009Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Long Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 135 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. On a lake that drops to 135 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Largemouth bass | Smallmouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29" | 18" | 16" |
| 2019 | 27" | 17" | — |
| 2014 | 27" | 16" | — |
| 2009 | 28" | 17" | 19" |
| 2004 | 27" | 18" | — |
| 1998 | 28" | 17" | — |
| 1993 | 28" | 15" | — |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
Smallmouth bass · Soft plastics
Ned Rig
2.75" finesse stickbait or craw-style Ned bait
Smallmouth bass · Soft plastics
Drop Shot (Finesse Plastic)
4" finesse worm or 3" minnow-profile plastic
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 19,050 fingerlings |
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 1,250 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Yellow Perch | 1,675 adults |
| 2022 | Walleye | 8,665 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 2,490 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 7,725 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 7,332 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 11,834 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2024 survey
Long Lake is located two miles east of Park Rapids in Hubbard County. Long Lake has a surface area of 1,926 acres and a maximum depth of 135 feet. A DNR-owned access is located on the north end of the lake off County Road 107 and a County owned access is located on the south end of the lake off Delaney Lane. Long Lake has a heavily developed shoreline of lake homes and cabins for this area and is a very popular lake for fishing and water recreation.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Long Lake is in Lake Class 22. Class 22 lakes have the characteristics of being deep, having hard water, and a small littoral zone (lake area less than 15 feet in depth). Other area lakes in this same classification include Big Sand, Kabekona, Lower Bottle, and Potato.
Read the full DNR narrative
Walleye abundance was down slightly from past surveys, but still within the range typical for this lake class. Anglers will find good numbers of Walleye between 14 to 18 inches. Sampled Walleye had an average length and weight of 16.6 inches and 1.9 pounds, with fish measured up to 29.8 inches. Currently Long Lake is stocked with Walleye fingerlings during even numbered years.
Historically, surveys have shown a moderate Northern Pike population in Long Lake. The 2024 survey showed a decrease in abundance but still comparable to the lower range for this lake class. Smaller population sizes of Northern Pike generally provide better quality fish, and this was true as average length and weight increased to 26.1 inches and 4.5 pounds, with fish measured up to 41.5 inches.
Long Lake supports a healthy Largemouth Bass population, especially in the north and south bays where there is shallower water and abundant beds of submerged aquatic vegetation which provides excellent habitat. Anglers will find good numbers of Largemouth Bass in the 12 -14 inch size range.
Black Crappie fishing is popular right after ice-out on the north end of the lake in an area known as "the fill". Black Crappie abundance in Long Lake has remained fairly stable at moderate levels. Anglers will find good populations of Bluegill and Pumpkinseed in Long Lake, however, average size is small (5.0 inches).
Other species sampled included: Brown and Yellow Bullhead; Bowfin; Pumpkinseed; Rock Bass; Smallmouth Bass; Tullibee (Cisco) and White Sucker.
Faucet snails, Starry Stonewort, and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species (AIS) that have been identified in Long Lake. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Long Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Long Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Long Lake , Hubbard Beach (S) (trailer launch)
- Long Lake (N) (trailer launch)
- Long Lake, Nakomis (W) (trailer launch)
- Long Lake, Norway (SW) (trailer launch)
- Long Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Long Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Peysenske Lake · 220 ac · 2.7 mi
- Ivan Lake · 22 ac · 3.6 mi
- Big Stony Lake · 343 ac · 3.9 mi
- Moran Lake · 101 ac · 4.3 mi
- Hinds Lake · 305 ac · 4.8 mi
- Lord Lake · 62 ac · 5.4 mi
- Fifth Crow Wing Lake · 400 ac · 5.4 mi
- Fish Hook Lake · 1,643 ac · 5.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake reaches 135 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 31 ft; about 24% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 1,926 acres with about 18.9 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Long Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Long Lake average 9.2 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2024) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Long Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye and yellow perch in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Long Lake have a public access?
Yes. Long Lake has 5 public access sites, including Long Lake , Hubbard Beach (S) (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Long Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 29"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1993.
When was Long Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Long Lake in 2024, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
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