The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota · about 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Long Lake
In Meeker County, Minnesota, Long Lake covers about 700 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 7.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,170 ft above sea level. Atwater lies about 4.9 miles to the northwest. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 39 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,170 ft
- County
- Meeker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Atwaterabout 4.9 mi northwest
- Litchfieldabout 6.6 mi east
- Spicerabout 15 mi northwest
- Eden Valleyabout 15 mi north
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 39 mi northeast
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Questions about Long Lake
What fish are in Long Lake?
Lakes like Long Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Long Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Long Lake?
About 700 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Atwater is about 4.9 miles northwest; Litchfield is about 6.6 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Long Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
