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Rating depth structure for pumpkinseed.
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34-acre lake near Aitkin County. The lake tops out around 42 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 34 acres of water rimmed by 1.5 miles of bank. Index 1.9 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 70% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.7 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. You'll find it in Aitkin County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Townline, 1 mi east of here.
When the water first warms, pumpkinseed slide up into 1 to 8 ft. Summer is a 2 to 10 ft game here, winter a 6 to 18 ft one. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. Keep a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Early season black bullhead use the shallows, holding in 2 to 9 ft. Summer is a 3 to 15 ft game here, winter a 10 to 28 ft one. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 5 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | dusk | open water | |
| Winter | 10 to 28 ft | midday | Deep basin (36 ft) |
Long carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 36 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Black Crappie (adults) | 200 | — |
| 2024* | Bluegill Sunfish (adults) | 130 | — |
| 2024* | Hybrid Sunfish (adults) | 20 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-09-23.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Long specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Long is about 42 ft (13 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target pumpkinseed, black bullhead on Long.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For pumpkinseed, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Long was most recently stocked 2024 with 200 black crappie (adults). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Long is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Townline 1 mi · Jenkins 1 mi · Wilkins 2 mi · Fleming 2 mi · Gun 3 mi · Rock 3 mi · Turner 4 mi · Round 4 mi · Davis 4 mi · Bass 4 mi · Portage 4 mi · French 5 mi
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