The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Long Lake
Long Lake spreads over about 3,860 acres in Hamilton County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 11.1 miles with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. At about 1,630 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tupper Lake, is about 12 miles north.
- Size
- About 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 11.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:50 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 12 mi north
- Saranac Lakeabout 19 mi northeast
- North Elbaabout 21 mi northeast
- Lake Placidabout 21 mi northeast
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Questions about Long Lake
What fish are in Long Lake?
Lakes like Long Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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 3,860 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 12 miles north; Saranac Lake is about 19 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 58°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.
