Long Lake near New Brighton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Ramsey County entry here is Long Lake, in Minnesota. This is rolling bush ground. The water covers some 196 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With 3.9 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Ramsey County. The nearest place of any size is New Brighton, 0.7 miles away. For a city, Minneapolis is 7.5 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  Depth records show about 27 feet at the bottom of the basin. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Across Ramsey County, recorded fish include bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Long Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 13°F to 73°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It sets the rhythm of the year at Long Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Rush Lake, 0.6 miles out. Confirm access to Long Lake locally before you travel.