Long Lake fishing

Long Lake fishing: not stocked since May 16, 2006. It was stocked with Walleye. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 16, 2006
· Walleye
Plants on record
1
Since 2006
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
5,347.4

Fish at Long Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last May 16, 2006 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 16, 2006 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Anglers can target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, pumpkin seed sunfish, yellow perch, and whitefish. Jennifer Roznowski also caught a gar in Long Lake, indicating its presence in the waters. (visitalpena.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Long Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 290 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Presque Isle County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 16, 2006Walleye1,550,000–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Alpena
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Long Lake?

Fishing Long Lake usually means Walleye. The one plant on record is Walleye. Walleye was last stocked May 16, 2006. Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Long Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 16, 2006. About 290 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Presque Isle County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Long Lake?

The nearest town is Alpena. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

Which lakes near Long Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Esau (7.5 mi), Lake Winyah (7.8 mi), Avalon Lake (24.4 mi), and Ess Lake (25.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Esau is also stocked with Walleye, Lake Winyah is also stocked with Walleye, and Ess Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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