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Long Lake

Washburn County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

3,478Acres
74ftMax depth
26ftAverage depth
4Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Long is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
Northern pikeAbundant8.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
LargemouthCommon6.9
SmallmouthPresent4.4
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
Sheets 3 to 5

The DNR drew Long on 5 sheets.

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✕ Deepest spot, 74 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 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

4 public
Bottomsand 42% · gravel 42% · muck 14% · rock 2%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
Lake groupLong Lake Preservation Association

Stocking

DNR records
2024
34,772 walleye large fingerling, 6.97"
2022
34,758 walleye large fingerling, 7.08"
2020
35,677 walleye large fingerling, 6.88"
2018
34,683 walleye large fingerling, 6.38"
2016
34,121 walleye large fingerling, 7.48"

The DNR has 51 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

Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed

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
Little Mud LakeWashburn0.57112 ft
Bass LakeWashburn1.113066 ft
Lazy Island LakeWashburn1.56052 ft
Mud LakeWashburn2.110313 ft
Nick LakeWashburn3.55679 ft
Nice LakeWashburn3.513811 ft
Big Devil LakeWashburn3.616275 ft
Spider LakeWashburn417749 ft

Long questions

How deep is Long Lake?

Long Lake is 74 feet at its deepest, and 26 feet deep on average. It covers 3,478 acres.

What fish are in Long Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Long Lake?

There are 4 public launches: Access Nr Todd Rd, Access Off County Hwy M, Access at The End Of Blackhawk Rd and Access at End Of Sunset Bay Rd.

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 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 34,772 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 2026-10-07.