Long Lake near 45.1910, -92.8396 is a lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Long Lake covers about 71.1 acres and reaches a recorded 12 feet.
What to Expect at Long Lake
Long Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.
Fish and Useful Baits at Long Lake
Fish reported from Long Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, green sunfish, northern pike, and yellow perch.
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.
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 best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. 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.