Fishing Long Lake

AKA: Long Lake Park

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Long Lake, MI

Popular Fish Species Long Lake, MI

Walleye Fishing

A healthy population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Long Lake this year, thanks to good fisheries management by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. May and June are arguably the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, staying close by schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Long Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Schools of fat, healthy, smallmouth bass roam the waters of Long Lake in search of forage, and are a favorite target of many locals. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in fairly good numbers.

Yellow Perch Fishing

To the delight of anglers and predator fish alike, Long Lake continues to have a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line. They make for an excellent fish fry, are a food source for many of the larger predator fish in the lake, and they are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing.

Long Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Long Lake in Michigan.

Big, fat smallmouth bass are the top draws for anglers at Long Lake, a 5,600-acre lake in the northeast corner of the lower peninsula, 5 miles north of Alpena. In addition to smallies, walleye, trout, sunfish, perch and northern pike reside here. With its crystal-clear waters, it is known for its populations of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, and a variety of panfish. Fishing enthusiasts can explore 25 miles of shoreline, or work the deeper channels, flats and ledges in search of their favorite species. In winter, ice fishing is popular.

Primary fish species residing in Long Lake

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Long Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Long Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Hinks Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

US Highway 23 N Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off US Highway 23 N, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.