Long Lake near 47.5030, -93.0924 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Long Lake covers about 99.5 acres and reaches a recorded 45 feet.
What to Expect at Long Lake
Long Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Long Lake
Fish reported from Long Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, and white sucker.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Long Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Long Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Long Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Long Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Long Lake
On a first trip to Long Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Long Lake
Spring at Long Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Long Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.