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
North Long Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 6,060 acres (9.5 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About North Long Lake
North Long Lake spreads over about 6,060 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 6.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18.4 miles. The water sits about 1,200 ft above sea level. East Gull Lake is about 2.9 miles west. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 6,060 acres (9.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.4 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 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 North Long Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:16 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Long Lake
- East Gull Lakeabout 2.9 mi west
- Brainerdabout 4.1 mi south
- Lake Shoreabout 4.2 mi northwest
- Baxterabout 5 mi south
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 59 mi south
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Questions about North Long Lake
What fish are in North Long Lake?
Lakes like North Long Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is North 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 North Long Lake?
About 6,060 acres, with about 18.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Long Lake?
East Gull Lake is about 2.9 miles west; Brainerd is about 4.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at North Long Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
