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Little Long Lake

Hayes · Harrison, Michigan — Clare County.

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54Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 149759182).

Location & fast facts

Where Little Long Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Little Long Lake.

Fast facts

About Little Long Lake

  • County: Clare
  • Shore towns: Hayes, Harrison
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 146 mi from Detroit and 86 mi from Grand Rapids and 215 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 17 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Michigan DNR)

60 ftMaximum depth

Fish species stocked here by the Michigan DNR since 2010: Brown trout, Fathead minnow, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch.

Stocked: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; 96,796 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Little Long Lake, Clare County, since 2010) and the DNR Institute for Fisheries Research inland lake deepest-point data. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Little Long Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Little Long boating access site (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Little Long boating access site
    Boat launch · Hayes

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 149759182), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Little Long Lake

We found 17 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Little Long Lake, 9 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

11 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.0262, -84.7852). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Little Long Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Little Long Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Little Long boating access siteHayesMichigan DNRBoat launch · Yes ramp——Boating44.0292, -84.7899

    Michigan DNR boating access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Little Long Lake

    How big is Little Long Lake?

    Little Long Lake covers about 54 acres in Hayes and Harrison, Michigan (Clare County).

    How deep is Little Long Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 60 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Little Long Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Yellow perch and Fathead minnow.

    Is there a public boat launch on Little Long Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Little Long Lake?

    Yes. We list 17 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 9 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Little Long Lake?

    Little Long Lake touches Hayes and Harrison in Clare County, Michigan.

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