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Long Lake
 Bagley, MN
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Max Depth: 71-80ft/22-24m
Average Viz: 11-15ft/3-5m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Rating: 3.25 by 4 divers
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Long Lake is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located in Bagley, MN. This dive site has an average rating of 3.25 out of 5 from 4 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 71-80ft/22-24m. The average visibility is 11-15ft/3-5m.
Long Lake is a favorite place for scuba divers to explore because of the lake depth and water clarity. The water in Long Lake is unusually clear. A test disc lowered into the lake can be seen 18 feet down compared with the 5 foot average in Minnesota lakes. At the turn of the century, Long Lake was used by logging companies as a holding area for logs waiting to be loaded onto railcars. These logs were landed at the northwest end of the lake where today you will find the boat ramp and picnic areas. Today the remains of the railroad trestle are still visible at the southeast end of the lake. Sunken logs, boats and other treasures are yours for exploring at the bottom of Long Lake.
Amid the towering pines in northwest Minnesota, along Highway 200 near Bagley, Long Lake Park is a popular place for scuba divers and fans of the deep woods. At the turn of the century, logging companies used Long Lake as a holding area for logs before loading them onto railcars. The logs were loaded at the northwest end of the lake where today visitors will find the boat ramp and picnic areas. The remains of the railroad trestle are still visible at the lake’s southeast end. Sunken logs, boats and other treasures can be explored. The lake is part of a 53-acre park with several amenities to serve visitors, including scuba equipment rentals. The lake is 5 miles from Itasca State Park. Depths to: 80 feet (24 m) Visibility: Clear enough that fishermen can see fish bite. Aquatic life: Includes trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie. Fees: Daily camping rates are $16-$22. On-site amenities: Campsites, tent sites, RV sites, grocery/supply store/laundry facilities, beach, picnic shelter, fire pits, hiking trail, fishing boats, playground, horseshoe pits, basketball court, volleyball courts, paddleboats. More info: Visit www.longlakepark.com or call (218) 657-2275. Open: The campground is open mid-May through mid-September, with limited services in the fall, and closed in the winter and early spring. It all depends on the weather, so call ahead. Getting there: A map and driving directions are available at www.longlakepark.com.