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Long Lake Fishing Regulations 2026

Long Lake fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 158 current rules from DNR. Anglers target walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass.

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Rules (158)

DNR regulates 158 rules across 12 species at this water.

Walleye

Amber Lake (Formerly Squaw Lake)
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
15"
Slot max
20"
one fish may be over 24” Walleye from 15” but less than 20” may be kept
Beauregard Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
20"
Slot max
24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Bony LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
Walleye of any length may be kept only one fish over 18” may be kept fish from 14” to 18” may not be kept
Ceded Territory: Quality Opportunity
Daily bag
3 fish a day
Possession
1 fish
Slot min
20"
Slot max
24"
one fish over 24 inches
Crescent Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"
Slot min
22"
Slot max
28"
walleye from 22”-28” may not be kept
Crooked Lake (Bass And Gilkey Lakes Combined)
Min size
18"
Eau Claire Lake, MiddleOpen
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
Walleye of any length may be kept only one fish over 18” may be kept fish from 14” to 18” may not be kept
George Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"
Slot min
22"
Slot max
28"
walleye from 22”-28” may not be kept
Lake Redstone
Min size
18"
Loon Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
20"
Slot max
24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Lyman Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
20"
Slot max
24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Minnesuing Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
20"
Slot max
24"
only one over 24” may be kept walleye from 20-24” may not be kept
Pike Lake Chain (Includes Buskey Bay, Millicent, Hart, Twin Bear, Eagle, Flynn And Mccarry Lakes Combined)
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"
Slot min
22"
Slot max
28"
fish from 22” to 28” may not be kept
Quality Opportunity
Daily bag
3 fish a day
Min size
18"
RehabilitationCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
18"
Slot min
22"
Slot max
28"
Sand Lake (Includes Sissabagama Creek 1/2 Mile Upstream To Sand Lake Road)
Min size
18"
Slow Growth
Daily bag
3 fish a day
Possession
1 fish
Min size
13"
Slot min
16"
Slot max
24"
one fish over 24 inches
Special Opportunity Or BiomanipulationCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
West Plum Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
15"
Slot max
20"
one fish may be over 24” Walleye from 15” but less than 20” may be kept
Wisconsin statewide
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
15"

Largemouth Bass

Long Lake (Oasis Township)Open
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Arrowhead Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Camelot Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Consumptive Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Possession
1 fish
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
one over 18 inches
Crescent LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Bass of any length may be kept
Deer LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Memorable Opportunity Or Fishery Rehabilitation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
18"
Pelican Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Max size
14"
one fish may be over 18” Only largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept
Pike Lake Chain (Includes Buskey Bay, Millicent, Hart, Twin Bear, Eagle, Flynn And Mccarry Lakes Combined)Open
Status
Permitted
Largemouth bass of any length may be kept
Pleasant LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Quality Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Sherwood Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Trophy Opportunity Or Biomanipulation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
22"
Turtle LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Upper Gresham LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Wisconsin statewide
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
14"

Smallmouth Bass

Arrowhead Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Camelot Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Consumptive Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Possession
1 fish
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
one over 18 inches
Crescent LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Bass of any length may be kept
Memorable Opportunity Or Fishery Rehabilitation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
18"
Pelican Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Max size
14"
one fish may be over 18” Only largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept
Pike Lake Chain (Includes Buskey Bay, Millicent, Hart, Twin Bear, Eagle, Flynn And Mccarry Lakes Combined)
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"
Pleasant LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Quality Opportunity
Daily bag
5 fish a day
Sherwood Lake
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
14"
Slot max
18"
only one may be longer than 18” all bass between 14-18” must be released
Trophy Opportunity Or Biomanipulation
Daily bag
1 fish a day
Min size
22"
Turtle LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Upper Gresham LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept
Wisconsin statewide
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
14"

All Species

Crawling Long Lake
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Long LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Season opens
May 2
Season closes
Mar 7
Daily bag
5 fish/day
See page 11 other trout, at 5 a.m. other trout, 2027 other trout
Little Long LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Season opens
May 3
Season closes
Mar 1
Daily bag
3 trout
at 5 a.m. 2026
Pine Long LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
£¤ 51
Lac Vieux Long LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
£¤ 45
N Long LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Long Lake (Town Of Saxeville)In season
Season opens
May 3
Season closes
Mar 1
Daily bag
3 trout
at 5 a.m. 2026

Trout

Long Lake (Town Of Saxeville)In season
Season opens
May 2
Season closes
Mar 7
Daily bag
3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Long Lake Branch Of White River — Downstream From Taylor Lane To White River
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"
Little Long LakeIn season
Season opens
May 2
Season closes
Mar 7
Daily bag
3 fish/day
at 5 a.m.
Long Lake Branch Of White River — Downstream From Taylor Lane To White River Dam
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
18"

Lake Trout

Long Lake (Vilas Co.)In season
Season opens
May 3
Season closes
Sep 30
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Min size
30"
Long LakeIn season
Season opens
May 3
Season closes
Sep 30
Daily bag
1 fish
Min size
30"
at 5 a.m. over 30”

Trout (All Species)

Bayfield Co. — Long Lake Branch Of White River (Downstream From Taylor Lane)
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Waupaca Co. — Long Lake (Town Of Saxeville)
Daily bag
3 fish/day

Other Trout

Long LakeIn season
Season opens
May 3
Season closes
Mar 1
at 5 a.m. 2026

Trout (Other, Non-Lake Trout)

Vilas Co. — Long Lake — Other Trout
Daily bag
5 fish/day

Panfish

Long Lake
Daily bag
25 fish/day

Bluegill

Long Lake
Daily bag
5 fish/day

Yellow Perch

Wisconsin statewide
Daily bag
25 fish/day

FAQ

Who regulates fishing on Long Lake?

DNR regulates fishing on Long Lake.

What species can I target on Long Lake?

Long Lake is best known for walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.

When was this last updated?

These rules were last verified against DNR on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.

Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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