Long Lake 82

Long Lake 82 is one of the reservoirs mapped in Washburn County with the current lake record giving us no dependable acreage or maximum-depth figure in the current record, which is the first thing I would want to know if a buddy asked me about this place.

The lake itself

I would start with a few obvious areas and make the lake prove I need more with a little time spent on a few easy-to-read spots that give me different depths or kinds of cover and I would take a couple of bites in one type of water over a dozen pretty spots with no life.

Fish to think about

There is not a strong enough fish record for Long Lake 82 to build a species-specific plan; i would rather leave that blank than send somebody out after a fish that may not be there, and before i start chasing random reports.

Where I would put my time

For the opening trip to Long Lake 82, I would make every move change one big thing, like depth or cover, instead of just driving to another pretty spot, then I would confirm the current rules before the first fish ever comes over the side.