Long Lake
Long Lake
- Boat Ramps
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- Access Points
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- Species
- 7
Long Lake is an intimate 65-acre natural lake nestled in Porter County, Indiana, offering anglers a peaceful escape from the bustle of nearby urban areas. The lake's modest size makes it unsuitable for high-speed motor sports, creating an ideal environment for relaxed fishing experiences. With calm waters surrounded by lakeside homes and abundant wildlife, Long Lake provides easy paddling access and connects to Canada Lake, forming part of a small chain of lakes. The lake features a public boat ramp and restroom facilities, making it accessible for anglers launching small watercraft. Its location near Valparaiso, Portage, and Lake Station places it within convenient reach of northwest Indiana's population centers while maintaining a tranquil fishing atmosphere.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Long Lake and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Long Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Long Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Indiana licenses and regulations
Indiana Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Indiana Fishing License
Non-resident youth age 17 or younger are exempt from a fishing license, state migratory waterfowl stamp, and gamebird habitat stamp.
Indiana Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Indiana Stream Access Laws
Public recreation and boating are allowed on all navigable, state-owned waters/riverbeds. That determination, however, can be difficult to ascertain. We recommend consulting a stream roster on indiana.gov
Take Long Lake with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Long Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Long Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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