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
Washburn County, Wisconsin · about 3,250 acres (5.1 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Long Lake
In Washburn County, Wisconsin, Long Lake covers about 3,250 acres.
It stretches about 7.7 miles end to end with roughly 36 miles of shoreline. At about 1,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Shell Lake lies about 10 miles to the west. The closest city is Eau Claire, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,250 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Washburn County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Wisconsin, 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 45°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
- 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 7:04 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Shell Lakeabout 10 mi west
- Spoonerabout 11 mi northwest
- Rice Lakeabout 11 mi south
- Haywardabout 17 mi northeast
- Eau Clairenearest city, about 59 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 3,250 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Shell Lake is about 10 miles west; Spooner is about 11 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 45°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.
