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Local favourite lake · Carlton, Minnesota

Long Lake

Long Lake is a lake in Carlton, Minnesota.

Long Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Long Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Long Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.67546, -92.94630. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Long Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Long Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Long Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Long Lake?

    Nearby: Eagle Lake (lake, 5 km), Cole Lake (lake, 9 km), Douglas Lake (lake, 15 km), Nelson Lake (lake, 16 km), Savanna Portage State Park (park, 29 km), Big Sandy Lake (lake, 33 km).