Long Lake

Deep clear lake near Traverse City. Good smallmouth bass, lake trout, and walleye. Less traffic than nearby Torch Lake.

1,410

Acres

92 ft

Max depth

Fish species

Boat launches

✓

Public access

🐟 Fish Species

Species	Population	Best technique
Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu	Excellent	Tubes, drop shot, jigs near rocky points
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus	Good	Worms, crickets, small spinners near docks and weeds
Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris	Good	Small jigs, spinners, crayfish imitations
Walleye Sander vitreus	Good	Jigs with minnows, crawler harnesses, trolling crankbaits
Yellow Perch Perca flavescens	Good	Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms
Northern Pike Esox lucius	Fair	Spoons, large swimbaits, sucker minnows under a bobber

Date	Species	Quantity	Size	Notes
May 3, 2026	Yellow Perch	500	5.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 1, 2025	Walleye	3,200	6.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 29, 2025	Walleye	1,908	5.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 9, 2024	Walleye	3,235	5.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 20, 2024	Walleye	29,110	1.6"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 12, 2024	Walleye	16,713	1.2"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 12, 2024	Walleye	17,932	1.4"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 12, 2024	Walleye	10,000	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 21, 2023	Walleye	1,900	7.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 11, 2023	Walleye	1,036	4.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Oct 11, 2023	Walleye	120	6.9"	Imported from DNR CSV
Apr 15, 2023	Yellow Perch	1,650	3.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Mar 25, 2023	Yellow Perch	750	3.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jul 1, 2022	Walleye	5,926	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 23, 2022	Walleye	34,435	1.8"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 15, 2022	Walleye	18,244	1.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 15, 2022	Walleye	16,640	1.3"	Imported from DNR CSV
May 7, 2022	Yellow Perch	2,754	4.5"	Imported from DNR CSV
Nov 2, 2021	Walleye	1,000	7.0"	Imported from DNR CSV
Jun 2, 2021	Walleye	4,588	1.5"	Imported from DNR CSV

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

No regulations on file. Check the Michigan DNR Fishing Guide for current rules.

Long Lake Township Launch

📍 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Paved ramp Fee: Township fee 30 parking spots

Amenities: Restrooms, dock

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