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Long Lake

Long Lake is a lake in North Dakota, near Griggs County.

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the 64.2 acres Long Lake in Griggs County is a lake in Griggs County, North Dakota, and covers about 64.2 acres, reaches about 27.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 697.2 acre-feet.

the 64.2 acres Long Lake in Griggs County can be broken down in a few passes: shallow cover, the first break, and the deepest useful water.

Fish and Baits

On this 64.2-acre water, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

Near the 27.8-foot deep point, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

When fishing this small, open lake in Griggs County, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

Around this Griggs County lake with open water, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During an opening pass on this small, open lake in Griggs County, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

Across this small lake in Griggs County, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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