Today on Long
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0How 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.
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,103 walleye large fingerling, 6.95" |
| 2023 | 5,502 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2021 | 5,545 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2019 | 5,552 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2017 | 3,725 walleye large fingerling, 6.1" |
The DNR has 54 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 detailsEurasian Water-Milfoil · Yellow Iris
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear LakeIron | 1.2 | 67 | 20 ft |
| Virgin LakeIron | 2.1 | 119 | 45 ft |
| Lake EvelynIron | 2.6 | 55 | 9 ft |
| Fisher LakeIron | 3 | 482 | 28 ft |
| Owl LakeBurnett | 3 | 127 | 27 ft |
| Spider LakeIron | 3.2 | 352 | 49 ft |
| Oxbow LakeIron | 3.3 | 80 | 11 ft |
| Hewitt LakeIron | 3.6 | 78 | 88 ft |
Long questions
How deep is Long Lake?
Long Lake is 34 feet at its deepest, and 13 feet deep on average. It covers 370 acres.
What fish are in Long Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
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 6,103 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.