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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Meadow Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Long Meadow Lake
Long Meadow Lake spreads over about 800 acres in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. Its surface is about 700 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Bloomington, is about 2.5 miles west.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 700 ft
- County
- Hennepin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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 Minnesota, 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.
- 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
- 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
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 7:07 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Meadow Lake
- Bloomingtonabout 2.5 mi west
- Burnsvilleabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Eaganabout 3.6 mi southeast
- Richfieldabout 3.6 mi northwest
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Questions about Long Meadow Lake
What fish are in Long Meadow Lake?
Lakes like Long Meadow 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 Meadow 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 Meadow Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Meadow Lake?
Bloomington is about 2.5 miles west; Burnsville is about 3.2 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Long Meadow 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 Meadow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
