Long
Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71015900
68 Surveys
174.01
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
10.2 ft
Mean Depth
10
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Long. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.84 lb | 48 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.97 lb | 3 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 25.2 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.02 lb | 151 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 | — | 2.63 lb | 26 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.15 lb | 53 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.71 lb | 11 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 29.5 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 0.97 lb | 118 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.69 lb | 25 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.08 lb | 32 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 18.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.09 lb | 149 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.39 lb | 3 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.13 lb | 18 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.20 lb | 25 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.43 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.57 lb | 7 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.26 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.18 lb | 5 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.00 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 26.5 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.12 lb | 212 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 9 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 32 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 15.1 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.11 lb | 136 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 83 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 47.2 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.14 lb | 283 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 38 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 22.5 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.15 lb | 135 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.14 lb | 45 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 41.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 164 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 16 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.06 lb | 56 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 10 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 15.6 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.14 lb | 125 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 35 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 35 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.15 lb | 57 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 14.3 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.14 lb | 86 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 12 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.6 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1975-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 1.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard electrofishing | 115.5 | — | 1.50 lb | 51 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.99 lb | 6 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.81 lb | 9 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.88 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.15 lb | 1 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.78 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 27.2 (above normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.58 lb | 163 |
| 2007-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.68 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.36 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.51 lb | 49 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 6.03 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.00 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 96.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.25 lb | 577 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 180.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.09 lb | 1081 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 22.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.41 lb | 133 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 81.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.49 lb | 327 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1983-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.24 lb | 9 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.31 lb | 17 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.