Long Lake

Species at Long Lake

Northern pikeLargemouth bassSmallmouth bassYellow perchChain pickerelBluegill+4 more in the app

Map

Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →

Nearby waters

1. Big Marsh Pondlake951 m
2. Big Brookstream4.3 km
3. Fishing Brook Flowlake6.2 km
4. Lake Eatonlake6.4 km
5. Catlin Lakelake10 km
6. County Line Flowreservoir10 km
7. Round Pondpond11 km
8. Long Pondlake11 km

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About Long Lake

Anglers know Long Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of New York, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Long Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Long Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Long Lake, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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