Long Lake
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a 69-acre lake near Clearwater in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to largemouth bass, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 10, based on 26 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Long Lake
- 69 acres, up to 38 feet deep, near Clearwater
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 69 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 33 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 (concrete)
- 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
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Largemouth Bass: All from 12-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 10
- Years of record
- 26
- Earliest
- March 19, 2012
- Latest
- May 2, 2013
- Most recent
- April 5, 2020
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 Stearns County, Minnesota, near Clearwater. It covers 69 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake covers 69 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Long Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed 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 (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. 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.
Are there special fishing regulations on Long Lake?
Yes. All from 12-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
When does the ice go out on Long Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 10, from 26 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 19, 2012 and the latest is May 2, 2013.