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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Lake
Rolette County, North Dakota · about 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Long Lake
In Rolette County, North Dakota, Long Lake covers about 1,830 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 12.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,580 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Shell Valley, is about 11 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- County
- Rolette County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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
For a lake of this size in North Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
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 7:44 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Shell Valleyabout 11 mi northwest
- Belcourtabout 12 mi north
- Rollaabout 15 mi north
- Rugbyabout 20 mi southwest
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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 1,830 acres, with about 12.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Shell Valley is about 11 miles northwest; Belcourt is about 12 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 32°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.
