Grand Traverse County · Michigan

Long Lake

Soundings in feet · 2,911 acres · deepest 88 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:07 am EDT. Get alerts for Long Lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 42°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 64°F, wind NW 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAENo cyanobacteria detected by satellite on 6 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESCrescent Shores: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 17 Jul 2026.

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Depth map

14 contours, 10 to 88 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

2,911 acres · deepest 88 ft (measured) · shoreline about 18.2 mi · clarity about 18 ft

Long Lake is the 2nd largest of the 72 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Grand Traverse County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 5th deepest of the 34 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 59 of the other 60 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 18.2 miles along the state outline. About 9% of its area is deeper than 50 ft.

Ranks against Grand Traverse County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Long Lake.

Crescent Shores · Long Lake Township · Open

2 ramp lanes · 76 trailer spaces · 30 car spaces · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Grand Traverse County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Long Lake 8 times since 1986. The most recent stocking was 20,560 walleye on 23 June 1995. Species stocked: walleye.

8 stockings, 1986 to 1995, log scale

Latest: 23 Jun 1995: 20,560 walleye.

23 Jun 1995STOCKED20,560 walleye

17 Jun 1995STOCKED20,070 walleye

28 Apr 1990STOCKED6,000,000 walleye

11 Jul 1989STOCKED22,554 walleye

11 May 1988STOCKED4,250,000 walleye

27 Apr 1988STOCKED1,600,000 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 1950: blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, iowa darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, pumpkinseed, rock bass, spottail shiner, white sucker. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 18 ft (Secchi depth 5.6 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 18.4 ft of 88 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Long LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Long Lake 8 times since 1986, most recently 20,560 walleye on 23 June 1995. None in the last five years.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS has no records for this lake yet. We email when the first one is posted.When satellite sees a bloom startEPA satellite, checked daily, June to October. We email when a bloom first shows on two clear days, not every day it stays. In 2026 that happened on 23 Sep.Any lake in Grand Traverse CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 4 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 1 email about Long Lake: 23 Sep.

Email address

At most one email a week per lake. We email you a link to confirm before any alert is sent; every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Dyer Lake15 ft deep · 1.8 mi · Grand Traverse County

Coffield Lake27 ft deep · 2.0 mi · Grand Traverse County

Bass Lake29 ft deep · 2.3 mi · Grand Traverse County

South Twin Lake35 ft deep · 2.7 mi · Grand Traverse County

Bellows Lake50 ft deep · 3.2 mi · Benzie County

Cedar Lake50 ft deep · 3.2 mi · Grand Traverse County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Long Lake?

Long Lake is 88 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 2,911 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Long Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Crescent Shores.

Is Long Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 8 times since 1986, most recently 20,560 walleye on 23 June 1995.

How much of Long Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 84% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.