Minnesota · DNR survey data
Longyear Lake
Longyear Lake covers 151 acres in St. Louis County, running to 18 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2022. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers2.7per gill net17"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 29 fish
2022Lengths measured · 17 fish
2010Lengths measured · 12 fish
2003Lengths measured · 26 fish
1996No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeJust a few5.3per gill net19"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 46 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 46 fish
2022Lengths measured · 27 fish
2010Lengths measured · 25 fish
2003Lengths measured · 17 fish
1996BluegillJust a few3.1per trap net4"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 30 fish
2022Lengths measured · 19 fish
2010Lengths measured · 17 fish
2003Yellow perchFair numbers2.3per gill net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 32 fish
2022Lengths measured · 117 fish
2010Lengths measured · 40 fish
2003Lengths measured · 201 fish
1996No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 220,000 fry |
Recent reports
Longyear Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Longyear 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
- Longyear Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
- Longyear Lake Shore Fishing Site (shore fishing)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Judson Mine Pit · 20 ac · 4.1 mi
- Iron Chief Complex Lake · 207 ac · 4.3 mi
- Carey Lake · 145 ac · 5.5 mi
- McQuade Lake · 173 ac · 6.9 mi
- Kinney Lake · 45 ac · 7.2 mi
- Long Lake · 259 ac · 7.5 mi
- Dewey Lake · 201 ac · 7.6 mi
- Kelly Lake · 18 ac · 8.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Longyear Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Longyear Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Longyear Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2022) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Longyear Lake have a public access?
Yes. Longyear Lake has 2 public access sites, including Longyear Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier).
Is Longyear Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Longyear Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Longyear Lake in 2022, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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