Minnesota · Stevens County
Long Lake Fishing guide
Long Lake is a 620-acre lake in Stevens County, Minnesota, reaching 9.5 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 3.9 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 8 times, most recently in 2023, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers8.2per gill net13"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 62 fish
Recent · 2019Lengths measured · 75 fish
2019Lengths measured · 62 fish
2019Lengths measured · 56 fish
2011Lengths measured · 138 fish
2006Largemouth bassJust a few14.2per hr (electrofishing)5"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 110 fish
Recent · 2019Lengths measured · 2 fish
2019Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 110 fish
2019Lengths measured · 1 fish
2011Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
BluegillJust a few8.9per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 89 fish
Recent · 2019Lengths measured · 12 fish
2019Lengths measured · 89 fish
2019Lengths measured · 78 fish
2011Lengths measured · 1 fish
2006Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
CrappieOne of the best around80.2per trap net6"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1016 fish
Recent · 2019 + 2023Lengths measured · 198 fish
2023Lengths measured · 674 fish
2019Lengths measured · 818 fish
2019Lengths measured · 336 fish
2011Yellow perchOne of the best around182.5per gill net7"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1719 fish
Recent · 2019 + 2023Lengths measured · 570 fish
2023Lengths measured · 127 fish
2019Lengths measured · 1149 fish
2019Lengths measured · 175 fish
2011Rates 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. In 3.9 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- 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. With 100% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows. A 9.5-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
Crappie
- Spring
- Crappie are up in the back bays and against wood in a few feet of water, spawning shallower than most people fish for them. In 3.9 ft of visibility, they sit shallower than you think.
- Early summer
- Crappie are pulling off the bays to the first deep weed edge and brush, still reachable shallow at dusk.
- Summer
- Crappie are over the basin of a stratified lake, well off any structure, which is why summer netting barely catches them inshore. With 100% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Crappie are schooled along the deep weedline and the basin edge, pushing shallow to feed at dusk while the water still turns over slowly. A 9.5-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
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 | Crappie | Yellow perch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 8" | 7" |
| 2019 | 25" | 14" | 12" |
| 2011 | 22" | 13" | 13" |
| 2006 | 23" | 10" | 12" |
| 1996 | 25" | — | 9" |
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 · Soft plastics
Curly-Tail Grub on Jig
3" curly-tail grub threaded on a round jighead
Crappie · Jigs & bladed
Beetle Spin
1.5–2" curly-tail grub trailer on a small in-line spinner jighead
Crappie · Soft plastics
Curly-Tail Grub on Jig
3" curly-tail grub threaded on a round jighead
Yellow perch · Soft plastics
Curly-Tail Grub on Jig
3" curly-tail grub threaded on a round jighead
Yellow perch · Soft plastics
Tungsten Jig + Micro Plastic
1–1.5" micro plastic
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 310,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 275,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 310,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 310,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 310,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 636,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2023 survey
This targeted survey was completed to determine extent of winterkill following the severe 2022-2023 winter. Trap netting results suggested that a partial winterkill likely occurred, and some gamefish mortality was evident. Black Crappie and Yellow Perch were the only gamefishes sampled and smaller fish dominated both populations. Walleye fry were stocked in spring 2023.
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 (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Long Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Lake Charlotte · 468 ac · 2 mi
- Page Lake · 375 ac · 5 mi
- Pomme de Terre Lakes · 518 ac · 8.5 mi
- Lake Emily · 2,316 ac · 9.2 mi
- Signalness Lake · 42 ac · 13.5 mi
- Malmedal Lake · 199 ac · 13.6 mi
- Strandness Lake · 92 ac · 14.2 mi
- Lake Hattie · 459 ac · 14.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake reaches 9.5 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 5.3 ft; about 100% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 620 acres with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Long Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Long Lake average 3.9 ft of visibility, on the stained end for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2023) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Long Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Long Lake have a public access?
Yes. Long Lake has one public access site: Long Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Long Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 25"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1996.
When was Long Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Long Lake in 2023, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
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