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Little Long Lake

πŸ“ Clare County, Michigan

Little Long Lake is a fishing water in Clare County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

36
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Apr 25, 2019 Brown Trout, 7.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Little Long Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, bluegill and brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
56/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 25, 2019
Last: Apr 25, 2019
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Little Long Lake Today

Fall fish at Little Long Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Little Long Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, bluegill and brown trout.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Little Long Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Little Long Lake

Combined bite activity across all 36 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
9 Stocking events
74,196 Fish stocked
5 Species
2747d Since last stock
372d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 1,756
Fathead Minnow 71,300
Lake Trout 90
Yellow Perch 1,000
Brown Trout 50
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πŸ“‹ Little Long Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 25, 2019 Brown Trout 50 15.9"
Oct 30, 2018 Rainbow Trout 796 9.5"
Oct 30, 2018 Yellow Perch 1,000 3.5"
Oct 30, 2018 Fathead Minnow 70,800 1.8"
Oct 23, 2017 Lake Trout 40 9.4"
Oct 23, 2017 Lake Trout 15 29.1"
Oct 23, 2017 Lake Trout 35 13.7"
Oct 13, 2017 Rainbow Trout 960 11.0"
Oct 13, 2017 Fathead Minnow 500 2.3"
Oct 21, 2016 Lake Trout 25 28.9"
Oct 21, 2016 Lake Trout 10 14.2"
Oct 21, 2016 Lake Trout 50 10.3"
Oct 14, 2016 Fathead Minnow 21,000 1.8"
Oct 14, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,000 12.0"
Oct 14, 2016 Yellow Perch 500 5.0"
Apr 29, 2004 Brown Trout 749 7.0"
Apr 8, 2004 Rainbow Trout 996 6.1"
May 13, 2003 Rainbow Trout 960 6.4"
Apr 23, 2003 Brown Trout 775 7.0"
Apr 30, 2002 Brown Trout 790 5.9"
Apr 16, 2002 Rainbow Trout 990 6.9"
Oct 2, 2001 Bluegill 2,500 2.1"
Oct 2, 2001 Black Crappie 2,500 2.1"
Apr 26, 2001 Rainbow Trout 750 5.8"
Apr 26, 2001 Brown Trout 790 6.5"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 60 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Oct May
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Walleye

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Little Long Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Little Long Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Clare County boat launches.

Little Long Lake Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 9 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
989-386-4067
Record updated
April 2026
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