---
type: lake
name: "Long Lake"
county: "Kandiyohi"
nearest_town: "New London"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 325
max_depth_ft: 46
latitude: 45.32603
longitude: -94.86677
lake_score: 61
dnr_lake_id: "34006600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/long-lake-new-london
---

# Long Lake

Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near New London

- **Surface Area**: 325 acres
- **Max Depth**: 46 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 13.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 61/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Long Lake is a 325-acre lake near New London in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 46 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.7 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 largemouth bass and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and township. The lake is listed as infested with starry stonewort and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 19, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, township
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Largemouth Bass**: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
- **Sunfish**: Daily limit 10.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

starry stonewort, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 19
- **Years of record**: 13
- **Earliest**: 2024-03-10
- **Latest**: 2013-05-06

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Monongalia](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/lake-monongalia) - 3.5 miles, 2,290 acres
- [Lake Calhoun](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/lake-calhoun) - 4 miles, 647 acres
- [Green Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/green-lake) - 5.4 miles, 5,569 acres
- [Nest Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/nest-lake) - 6.6 miles, 969 acres
- [Lake Koronis](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/stearns-county/lake-koronis) - 7.6 miles, 2,968 acres
- [George Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/george-lake) - 8.1 miles, 228 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.32603,-94.86677)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=34006600)
- [All lakes in Kandiyohi County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/long-lake-new-london)*