Long Lake (Washburn County)
Long Lake is a 3,478-acre lake (WDNR) in Washburn County near Sarona and Birchwood with a maximum depth of 74 feet and a mean depth near 26 feet. WDNR lists northern pike as abundant and walleye, largemouth bass and panfish as common; it is a two-story lake with cisco.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR; locally known as a walleye lake
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
2022 survey: strong black crappie catch rates and size
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Blackhawk Road landingPublicPublic landing per WDNR 2022 surveyDirections ↗
- Hanks Drive landingPublicPublic landing per WDNR 2022 surveyDirections ↗
- Boat Landing Road landingPublicPublic landing per WDNR 2022 surveyDirections ↗
- Sunset Bay Road landingPublicPublic landing per WDNR 2022 surveyDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (includes sauger/hybrids) | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Long Lake Bait & TackleNearbyW2477 County Hwy B, Sarona, WI715-635-3260Directions ↗
Local tips
- Gravel and sand bottom: fish rock and sand points and drop-offs
- Deep cold water holds cisco; predators relate to them
- Walleye have an 18-inch minimum per the 2022 WDNR survey; confirm current rules
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.