Long Lake near 46.3821, -95.9124 is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Long Lake covers about 90.8 acres.
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 bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Long Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, 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 green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
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.