Among the waters in Iron County, Long Lake is listed as a lake with published numbers of about 370 acres and a maximum depth of 34 feet, which is the first thing I would want to know if a buddy asked me about this place.
A plain-English look at the water
| County | Iron County, WI |
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| Water type | Lake |
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| Surface area | 370 acres |
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| Maximum depth | 34 feet |
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| Recorded fish | 9 |
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My first day here would stay uncomplicated by giving one shallow area, one stretch of cover, and one deeper break more than a couple of throwaway casts and I would take a couple of bites in one type of water over a dozen pretty spots with no life.
What the fish list tells you
The exact-water list for Long Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, plus 1 more; and that is enough to put some time into weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and points, breaks, and wind-pushed edges for walleye, and stick with what produces signs of life.
Where I would start
If I had never seen Long Lake before, I would make a short plan, fish it honestly, and change areas only when the water gives me a reason, then I would confirm the current rules before the first fish ever comes over the side.
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