Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 288-acre lake near Edwards in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.3 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.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 288 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Edwards
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 288 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 272 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Long Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Lake?
Long Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Edwards. It covers 288 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 288 acres with about 7.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Long Lake.
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.