Little Long Lake (Hennepin County)
Hennepin County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 27017900
DNR records show 4 stocking entries at Little Long Lake (Hennepin County) since 2016, most recently rainbow trout yearlings in 2019 (500 fish).
- Little Long Lake (Hennepin County) has 4 DNR stocking records across 4 years (2016-2019): rainbow trout (4).
- The most-stocked species by count is rainbow trout: 2,000 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 76 ft; surface area 69 acres, 54 littoral acres, 2.1 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 13.7 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Hennepin County, nearest town Minnetrista; DNR lake number (DOW) 27017900.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 500 | 333.3 |
| 2018 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 500 | 396.8 |
| 2017 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 500 | 312.5 |
| 2016 | Rainbow Trout | yearlings | 500 | 357.1 |
Field note · Minnesota stocks by year, not by truck day: walleye fry go in within weeks of ice-out, fingerlings and yearlings mostly in fall, and stream trout in spring and fall. A row here means the fish went in during that year; DNR adds the year's rows after the fact, so the current year can look empty until winter.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| concrete ramp | Minnesota DNR | - On northeast shore of northern basin. 10-space lot with moderately steep asphalt slope to shore. Surface use restriction-- motor limit of 10 hp. |
DNR fish survey, 2022
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 23.78 | 214 | 0.13 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 2.44 | 22 | 0.16 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard trap nets | 1.78 | 16 | 0.66 |
| Hybrid sunfish | Standard trap nets | 1.56 | 14 | 0.29 |
| Bowfin (dogfish) | Standard trap nets | 0.67 | 6 | 5.64 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 0.44 | 4 | 1.86 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 0.22 | 2 | 0.48 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 1.36 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 6.50 | 39 | 2.37 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 3.17 | 19 | 0.07 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard gill nets | 1.33 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard gill nets | 0.67 | 4 | 0.19 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 0.17 | 1 | 0.56 |
| Hybrid sunfish | Standard gill nets | 0.17 | 1 | 0.04 |
| Bowfin (dogfish) | Standard gill nets | 0.17 | 1 | 4.70 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 0.17 | 1 | 1.60 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Little Long is a 69-acre (53 littoral acres) lake with a maximum depth of 76 feet. Little Long is located in the central portion of Minnetrista, in western Hennepin County. Little Long is primarily known for Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. Little Long is also known for Its exceptional water quality, making it a popular recreational destination. Public water access is provided by DNR Parks and Trails on the northeast side of the lake off of Game Farm Road (up to 7 vehicle/trailer parking spaces). A Standard Survey (9 trap nets/6 gill nets) was completed on Little Long Lake during the week of 7/5/2022 to assess the fishery. Little Long Lake had excellent water clarity, measured at 16 feet during the time of this survey. Dissolved oxygen was zero parts per million (ppm) below 52 feet during the survey period. Eurasian Watermilfoil has been found in Little Long Lake and remains present. Moderate numbers of Northern Pike were sampled with gill nets (6.5/net). There were 39 Northern Pike sampled in gill nets, the highest catch in the previous four surveys. During the 2022 survey, gill netted Northern Pike averaged 21.3 inches, with the largest measured 39.8 inches. Catch and size data describe a balanced population (an intermediate between high numbers of small fish and few numbers of large fish). Northern Pike growth was moderate compared to similar lakes across the metro, with an average length of 17.0 inches by age 3. Recruitment was consistent with 6 consecutive year classes present during sampling and age analysis. Although the average size of Northern Pike was typical for a metro lake, the presence of a single fish greater than 39 inches is a rare occurrence and a very encouraging sign for the fishery. Largemouth Bass are present in Little Long Lake, although targeted boat-electrofishing did not occur during the 2022 survey. Incidental capture with trap and gill nets caught 2 Largemouth Bass, with an average length of 14.0 inches and the largest measured at 14.4 inches. Future surveys will include targeted spring boat-electrofishing component. Moderate numbers of Bluegill were sampled with trap nets (23.8/net). There were 214 Bluegill sampled in trap nets during the 2022 survey, with an average length of 5.7 inches and the largest measured at 7.8 inches. Bluegill growth was slow with an average length of 4.5 inches by age 4 and 6.1 inches by age 6. Although average numbers of Bluegill are present in Little Long Lake, slow growth and small sizes limit angling potential. Other fish species sampled in low abundances were…
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