Long Lake (Iron County)
Long Lake is a 370 acre lake in Iron County, about 6 miles from Mercer. It is known as a hard to fish lake with walleye, muskie, bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public accessPublicLaunch details not confirmedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Long Lake (Iron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- The bottom is sand and gravel, so target hard bottom for walleye.
- Water clarity is low. Use bright or loud lures.
- Eurasian water-milfoil is present. Clean and drain.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.