Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 174-acre lake near Cable in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It reaches 26 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 174 acres, up to 26 feet deep, near Cable
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 174 acres
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 144 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
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
- 10
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Lake?
Long Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota, near Cable. It covers 174 acres and reaches 26 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 174 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 26 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?
Yes. Long Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.