Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 109-acre lake near Twig in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 4 feet, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
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. Ice typically goes out around May 2, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 109 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Twig
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 109 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Average depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 109 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
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- May 2
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 12, 2024
- Latest
- May 5, 2022
- Most recent
- April 13, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Lake?
Long Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Twig. It covers 109 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 109 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet and its average depth is about 4 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?
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.
When does the ice go out on Long Lake?
The median ice-out date is May 2, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 12, 2024 and the latest is May 5, 2022.