---
type: lake
name: "North Long Lake"
county: "Crow Wing"
nearest_town: "Merrifield"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 6190
max_depth_ft: 97
latitude: 46.43957
longitude: -94.24087
lake_score: 75
dnr_lake_id: "18037200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/north-long-lake
---

# North Long Lake

Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield

- **Surface Area**: 6,190 acres
- **Max Depth**: 97 ft
- **Shoreline**: 20.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 4 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 75/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

North Long Lake is a 6,190-acre lake near Merrifield in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 97 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 20.1 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 143 Crow Wing County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 4 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. 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 April 18, based on 65 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 4 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 18
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Crappie, Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 18
- **Years of record**: 65
- **Earliest**: 2016-04-01
- **Latest**: 2013-05-13

## Nearby Lakes

- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/round-lake) - 2.3 miles, 1,650 acres
- [Little Hubert Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/little-hubert-lake) - 2.4 miles, 194 acres
- [Wise Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/wise-lake) - 2.6 miles, 135 acres
- [Gladstone Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/gladstone-lake) - 2.7 miles, 437 acres
- [Hartley Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/hartley-lake) - 3.3 miles, 136 acres
- [Lake Hubert](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/lake-hubert) - 3.6 miles, 1,301 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.43957,-94.24087)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=18037200)
- [All lakes in Crow Wing County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/north-long-lake)*