The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Lake
Alpena County, Michigan · about 5,100 acres (8 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a lake in Alpena County, Michigan, covering about 5,100 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. The water sits about 650 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Alpena, is about 7 miles south.
- Size
- About 5,100 acres (8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 650 ft
- County
- Alpena County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Lakes like Long Lake in Michigan usually hold 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. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:29 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Alpenaabout 7 mi south
- Rogers Cityabout 18 mi northwest
- Hubbard Lakeabout 28 mi south
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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 5,100 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Alpena is about 7 miles south; Rogers City is about 18 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
