Long Lost Lake is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Long Lost Lake covers about 501 acres, reaches a recorded 53 feet and holds about 4,784 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Long Lost Lake Affect Fishing
Long Lost Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Long Lost Lake
Fish reported from Long Lost Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Long Lost, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Long Lost, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Long Lost, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Long Lost, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Long Lost, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
How the Seasons Change Long Lost Lake
Spring at Long Lost 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 Lost can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Long Lost Lake
On a first trip to Long Lost, 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.
Useful Tackle for Long Lost Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Long Lost, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Long Lost Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 501-acre Long Lost Lake?
At Long Lost, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 53-foot deep end of Long Lost Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Long Lost is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 4,784 acre-foot storage figure mean at Long Lost Lake?
At Long Lost, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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