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
Upper South Long Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper South Long Lake
Upper South Long Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, covering about 750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6 miles. At about 1,190 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Brainerd lies about 7.9 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 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
Lakes like Upper South 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 44°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 7:15 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper South Long Lake
- Brainerdabout 7.9 mi northwest
- Baxterabout 11 mi west
- Crosbyabout 11 mi north
- East Gull Lakeabout 16 mi northwest
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 51 mi south
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Questions about Upper South Long Lake
What fish are in Upper South Long Lake?
Lakes like Upper South 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 Upper 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 Upper South Long Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper South Long Lake?
Brainerd is about 7.9 miles northwest; Baxter is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Upper South Long Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper South Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
