Long Lake Fishing near Chisholm, Minnesota

• Overview

  Long Lake is one of the Saint Louis County listings for Minnesota. It stands 1,401 feet above sea level. Around 237 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. You are looking at roughly 5.3 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. It is among the larger waters listed here for Saint Louis County. The town to know is Chisholm, 7.5 miles out. Hibbing follows at 12 miles, then Mountain Iron at 14 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Saint Louis County: yellow perch, northern pike, white sucker and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Long Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 5°F in January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Long Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Dewey Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Signs at Long Lake carry more weight than any list.