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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Long is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.8
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Long on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length limit for largemouth bass, 1 smallmouth bass can be kept and it must be 18", 5 total daily bag limitMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Tournaments here: Oct 11. Launches get busy. All tournaments
Launches & access
4 public- Morris-Erickson County Park Boat AccessDirections
- North Public LandingDirections
- Access at End Of 145thDirections
- Bass Wood Rd. Public Access Boat LandingDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 10,482 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2024 | 1,038 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" |
| 2023 | 10,470 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" 500 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2021 | 5,035 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" 1,048 muskellunge large fingerling, 14.4" |
| 2020 | 5,000 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
The DNR has 52 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Long
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Catches & reportsLakes near Long
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larrabee LakeChippewa | 1.5 | 50 | 31 ft |
| Henneman LakeChippewa | 1.6 | 64 | 60 ft |
| Salisbury LakeChippewa | 2.2 | 76 | 10 ft |
| Round LakeChippewa | 2.3 | 216 | 18 ft |
| South Shattuck LakeChippewa | 2.5 | 59 | 25 ft |
| Chain LakeRusk | 3 | 468 | 74 ft |
| Loon LakeChippewa | 3.1 | 125 | 5 ft |
| Clear LakeRusk | 3.3 | 95 | 74 ft |
Long questions
How deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake is 101 feet at its deepest, and 20 feet deep on average. It covers 936 acres.
What fish are in Long Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Long Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Morris-Erickson County Park Boat Access, North Public Landing, Access at End Of 145th and Bass Wood Rd. Public Access Boat Landing.
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?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Long Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 10,482 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.