Long / Tame Fish Lake
About Long / Tame Fish Lake
Long / Tame Fish Lake is a 127-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around May 2, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Long / Tame Fish Lake
- 127 acres, up to 58 feet deep, near Deerwood (Crow Wing)
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 127 acres
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 52 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- May 2
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 31, 2016
- Latest
- May 5, 2022
- Most recent
- May 2, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long / Tame Fish Lake?
Long / Tame Fish Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Deerwood (Crow Wing). It covers 127 acres and reaches 58 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long / Tame Fish Lake?
Long / Tame Fish Lake covers 127 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 58 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long / Tame Fish Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Long / Tame Fish Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Long / Tame Fish Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Long / Tame Fish Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Long / Tame Fish 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.
When does the ice go out on Long / Tame Fish Lake?
The median ice-out date is May 2, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 31, 2016 and the latest is May 5, 2022.
Does Long / Tame Fish Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Long / Tame Fish Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.