Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County Fishing
A 3,478-acre Wisconsin lake in Washburn County, down to 74 feet.
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Getting acquainted with Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
The WDNR lists Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County at 3,478 acres, a lake in Washburn County. Depths reach 74 feet at the deepest spot, with a mean of 26 feet. In a straight line, about 7 miles separates the lake from Birchwood. Fisheries work here comes out of the Northern Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads complex two story.
It holds Outstanding Resource Water status under state water rules. Walleye rules here follow the ceded territory standard. Fish on its WDNR list include northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish, walleye and smallmouth bass. The WDNR access layer maps 4 public boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 7.6 feet for 2017.
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The DNR sorts the Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County fishery into abundant, common and present groups.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
The WDNR class note for Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
“Complex two story lakes are able to support coldwater species – primarily cisco, and occasionally lake trout or lake whitefish. They have the potential to produce action and quality walleye fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Landings around Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Long Lake Access near Haugen2 lanes, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Town of Long Lake
- Hanks Landing – Long Lake Access1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Madge
- Long Lake Access near Birchwood (WDNR 1434)1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Long Lake
- Long Lake Access near Birchwood (WDNR 1437)1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Birchwood
Public landings near Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Loon Lake RampLoon Lake, 2 miles east
- Red Lake Access near BirchwoodRed Lake, 2 miles east
- Elbow lake Boat RampElbow Lake, 3 miles east
- Big Devils Lake RampBig Devils Lake, 4 miles northwest
- Spider Lake No. 5 AccessSpider Lake, 4 miles east
- Nice Lake Road – Unnamed Lake Boat LandingUnnamed Lake, 4 miles east
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Depth and bottom of Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
Under the water, Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County is 42% sand, 42% gravel, 2% rock, 14% muck, per the DNR.
Hydrologically, Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County has these invasive species on file: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail and curly-leaf pondweed. Rinse gear before the next lake.
The WDNR notes ordinances on Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County for slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
The rule table for Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
WDNR lists these Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County seasons and bag rules species by species.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
The WDNR record for Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County adds: Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the LONG AND MUD LAKES (Washburn County) including LITTLE MUD LAKE, MUD LAKE Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
County text for Washburn: Washburn County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded ter- ritory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). A portion of Washburn County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Countywide: With the exceptions below, there is no minimum length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass in all waters of Washburn County.
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County is north of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map) for bass.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County stocking history
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County received 34,772 fish over 1 stocking records between 2024 and 2024.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.97 in | 34,772 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County on the WDNR tournament calendar
Permit dates and winners on Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County are on its event page.
Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County | 3,478 | 74 | 4 | complex two story | |
| Little Mud Lake, Washburn County | under a mile north | 61 | 12 | 0 | simple cool dark |
| Bass Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County | 1 mile east | 101 | 66 | 0 | complex warm clear |
| Lazy Island Lake | 1 mile southeast | 52 | 52 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Loon Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County, 40 acres | 2 miles east | 40 | 46 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Elizabeth Lake, Washburn County | 2 miles west | 38 | 24 | 0 | simple warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
In reach of Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
Other Wisconsin lakes close to Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Little Mud Lake, Washburn Countyunder a mile north
- Bass Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County1 mile east
- Lazy Island Lake1 mile southeast
- Loon Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County, 40 acres2 miles east
- Elizabeth Lake, Washburn County2 miles west
Tackle shops a short drive from Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Long Lake Bait Tackle & C-STRbait and tackle shop, Sarona, 4 miles
- K&t Archery And Sport Shopsporting goods store, Sarona, 10 miles
- Stone Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Stone Lake, 11 miles
- Aaa Sportshopsporting goods store, Spooner, 13 miles
- Intruder Incbait and tackle shop, Rice Lake, 15 miles
- Farm & Fleet Of Rice Lakefarm and general store with fishing gear, Rice Lake, 16 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Birchwood7 miles
- Haugen9 miles
- Stone Lake11 miles
County pages for Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
- Washburn Countyseat: Shell Lake
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Quick facts people look up on Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County
How far is Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County from the nearest Wisconsin town?
In Washburn County, WDNR Northern Region, about 7 miles from Birchwood.
How big is Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County by the WDNR count?
About 3,478 acres and 74 feet at the deepest.
Which landing should I use to launch on Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Try Long Lake Access near Haugen, one of 4 mapped landings.
Does the WDNR list walleye in Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Find a Lake names northern pike (abundant), largemouth bass (common), panfish (common), walleye (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
What can I keep from Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Is a stamp needed on Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
What lake class is Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Satellite clarity about 7.6 feet (2017). Bottom: 42% sand, 42% gravel, 2% rock, 14% muck. WDNR class: complex two story. Type: drainage.
Where can I buy bait on the way to Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
Closest on our list: Long Lake Bait Tackle & C-STR, 4 miles.
What has been stocked in Long Lake near Birchwood, Washburn County?
In 2024, 34,772 walleye.
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