Long Lake

Long Lake is a 13-acre 58-foot deep, clear water lake located at an elevation of 3,237 feet. This is a non-motorized fly fishing only lake. Fry-planted Cutthroat Trout should yield 7-12 inch catches, especially by fall. There is a boat launch and Forest Service Campground along the northeastern shoreline. To protect breeding common loons, it is unlawful to use flies containing lead. Lakeshore access is generally good, but can be limited in aread due to brush and trees. Beautiful views of the lake can be seen from the 1.5 mile trail that traverses along the waters edge and extends north to Fish Lake. You can hear and see wildlife living on the lake including the common loon. Two-pole fishing is allowed.

Current Conditions

Access road to lake closed to vehicles on November 30.

General Information

Long Lake trail #5 is 1.8 mile, easy hike around the shore through a dirt path and multiple talus slopes. Parking is available at the boat launch parking lot, or if you’re staying at the campground nearby. Both ends of the trail are accessible near site #5 in the campground. There are numerous dirt roads along with some paved for mountain biking and road cycling.

Non-motorized boats and fly fishing only. Either along the shoreline or from a non-motorized boat, anglers can fish for cutthroat trout. To protect breeding common loons, it is unlawful to use flies containing lead. Two-pole fishing is allowed.

When Scatter Creek Road is snow-free - November 30

Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. Use of lead weights prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Fly fishing only.

Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Campfire in developed fire ring only
Fireworks are prohibited
Pets must be on leash
OHV use prohibited in the campground
Maximum length of stay: 14 days
No lead weights in lake
Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times

Getting There

Elevation

3,250 ft.

Directions

From Republic Ranger Station: Take E Tessie Blvd and E Delaware Ave to N Clark Ave. Follow WA-21 S for 7 miles to forest road 53 (Scatter Creek). Turn right on to forest road 53 and travel approximately 6.0 miles to forest road 5300-400. Turn left and follow it 0.75 mile to the entrance of the campground, which will be on your right.

Google map directions from Republic Ranger Station, Republic, WA

Latitude 48.5739437 Longitude -118.844193