Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 412-acre lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 87 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1993.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 15 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 412 acres, up to 87 feet deep, near Turtle River
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 412 acres
- Max depth
- 87 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 181 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1993
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 22
- Years of record
- 15
- Earliest
- April 8, 2017
- Latest
- May 7, 2022
- Most recent
- April 23, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Plan your trip to Long Lake
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North Twin Lake
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Big Bass Lake (East Basin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Lake?
Long Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Turtle River. It covers 412 acres and reaches 87 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 412 acres with about 7.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 87 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Long Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Long Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Long Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Long Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Long Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 15 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 8, 2017 and the latest is May 7, 2022.