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
South Long Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About South Long Lake
South Long Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, covering about 1,210 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,190 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Brainerd, is about 7.2 miles northwest. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 48 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,190 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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. At 46°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 7:15 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Long Lake
- Brainerdabout 7.2 mi northwest
- Baxterabout 9.9 mi northwest
- Crosbyabout 14 mi northeast
- East Gull Lakeabout 15 mi northwest
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 48 mi south
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Questions about South Long Lake
What fish are in South Long Lake?
Lakes like South 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 South 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 South Long Lake?
About 1,210 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Long Lake?
Brainerd is about 7.2 miles northwest; Baxter is about 9.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at South Long Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
