Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 478-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 21.2 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 478 acres, up to 18 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 21.2 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 478 acres
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 21.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 319 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 478 acres and reaches 18 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 478 acres with about 8.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Long Lake.
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.