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Long Lake

Eden Lake, Minnesota — Stearns County.

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466Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120019773).

Location & fast facts

Where Long Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Long Lake.

Fast facts

About Long Lake

  • County: Stearns
  • Town: Eden Lake
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 68 mi from Minneapolis and 151 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

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

Fishing in Minnesota

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

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass
  • Camping. 5 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • 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 survey (Minnesota DNR)

35 ftMaximum depth
10 ftAverage depth
487Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, Common carp, Greater redhorse, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Redhorse, Rock bass, Shorthead redhorse, Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass, Smallmouth buffalo, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 304 of 487 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Long Lake (DOW 73013900), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Long Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Long Lake, Richmond Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Long Lake, Richmond Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Eden Lake

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120019773), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Long Lake

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

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

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 (45.3983, -94.5250). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for 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 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 CT (America/Chicago), 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
    Long Lake, Richmond Public Water Access SiteEden LakeDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock4 trailer—Fishing, Boating45.3908, -94.5314

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Long Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Long Lake

    How big is Long Lake?

    Long Lake covers about 466 acres in Eden Lake, Minnesota (Stearns County).

    How deep is Long Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 35 feet and the mean depth is 10 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Long Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Channel catfish, Pumpkinseed and Rock bass and 13 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Long Lake, Richmond Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Long Lake?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Long Lake?

    Long Lake touches Eden Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota.

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