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Long Lake

Bayfield County · cool-water, clear water

280Acres
28ftMax depth
12ftAverage depth
1Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Long is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
Northern pikeAbundant8.0
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 28 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from Access Off Island BlvdSouthside Bait & Tackle68255 Co Hwy H, Iron River, WI 54847 · (715) 372-59434.7 mi · about 7 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 80% · muck 10% · gravel 5% · rock 5%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity

Stocking

DNR records
2025
2,761 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"
2022
2,796 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"
2020
2,796 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"
2018
2,796 walleye large fingerling, 6.3"
2016
2,796 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"

The DNR has 22 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Long

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Topside LakeBayfield25610 ft
Bladder LakeBayfield2.28135 ft
Half Moon LakeBayfield310610 ft
Lake MillicentBayfield3.918353 ft
Buskey BayBayfield410051 ft
Spider LakeBayfield4.112420 ft
Mill Pond LakeBayfield4.27617 ft
Crooked LakeBayfield4.39334 ft

Long questions

How deep is Long Lake?

Long Lake is 28 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 280 acres.

What fish are in Long Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), northern pike (abundant), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Long Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access Off Island Blvd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Long Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Long Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Long Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,761 walleye (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.