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Long Lake
Shore-entry freshwater training lake at Long Lake Park.
Public park frontage and campground access make Long Lake a practical freshwater training site with cold water, modest visibility, and limited current.
About Long Lake
Long Lake is a Clearwater County freshwater lake beside Long Lake Park & Campground near Shevlin. It works as a straightforward shore-entry training site with public access, campground support, and a designated scuba area, but divers should plan for cold water, modest visibility, and normal inland-lake boat awareness rather than coral or drift conditions. Trout and northern pike are the most useful wildlife expectations.
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Research Estimate At Long Lake
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 2m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Long Lake?
Community sourced coordinates.
Long Lake Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 24.4m
Depth Note
Public lake directory listings place the lake at roughly 80 ft maximum depth.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, limited current, modest visibility, and regular inland-lake boat awareness near the access.
Safety & Access At Long Lake
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficCold waterLow visibility
Safety Notes
Plan for cold water, limited visibility, and surface awareness around boat traffic. Dry suit or equivalent exposure protection is the practical default outside summer.
Access Restrictions
Park services are seasonal. Public access remains open year-round, but county maintenance is limited from October through April.
Legal Notes
Use the designated scuba area. Clearwater County rules restrict motor boats in posted swim and scuba zones, and supervised night scuba excursions require park-manager approval.
Local Intel For Long Lake
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shore-entry freshwater training site. Drysuit or thick thermal protection is sensible outside summer, and visibility can be modest.
Wildlife at Long Lake
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Long Lake
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Long Lake
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility2m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.