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Long Lake

The Squaw Creek Connection

Fish Species:

  • Bass
  • Muskie
  • Northern
  • Walleye
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill

Size:

353

Depth:

14

Lake Description

  • Boat Launches:
    • Navigable to adjacent lakes via Squaw Creek and manual lock-dam system
    • Access to Chain O’Lakes provided through boat hoist that bypasses the dam
    • Accessible by smaller boats that can traverse Squaw Creek
    • Long Lake Park provides land-based access for beautiful shoreline views
  • Marinas:
    • No specific marinas identified on Long Lake itself
    • Banquet hall located on north shore in Round Lake Heights
    • Access to Chain O’Lakes marina system through navigation
  • Access Points:
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Lake Details

Historical Information

  • Originally connected to Fox Lake through unauthorized channel cutting that caused water level issues
  • Long Lake Improvement and Sanitation Association built dam with boat lift in 1930s to control water levels
  • Current dam structure built to maintain lake level and provide flood control
  • Experienced pollution issues from sewage treatment plants in 1950s-1980s, with significant restoration efforts since
  • Part of glacially-formed system from Wisconsin glacier melt

Notable Features & Landmarks

  • Dam, hoist, and sluice gate system on Squaw Creek (west end) for water level control and Chain O’Lakes access
  • Manitou Creek, Eagle Creek, and Round Lake Drain feed the 24,000-acre watershed
  • Manual lock-dam system that controls water levels
  • Long Lake Park for scenic viewing and land-based access
  • Metra train access on south side of lake (Milwaukee District/North Line)
  • Very quiet lake environment compared to main Chain O’Lakes

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Yellow Bass

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