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WELCOME TO LONGVILLE MINNESOTA Where the pavement ends and the north begins Surrounded by lakes and forests, Longville, MN has been a popular vacation destination for many years. Located in North Central Minnesota, the area provides some of the best fishing, boating, water sports, hiking, and biking in the summer and fall and cross country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and spring. Nowhere is there more diversity of scenery and recreational activities as there is in the Longville Lakes area. LONGVILLE, MN- 100 YEARS OLD AND STILL GOING STRONG. In September 1906, a writer for the Pine Tree Blaze newspaper visited Longville, MN and wrote a column about it. This is what he wrote: To our astonishment we found quite a village there. One odd feature about it was that there were so many log buildings and one surprising thing we noticed was that it was a very peaceable town. The business buildings are of frame, well constructed and nice appearing. A fine school house also adds to the beauty of the place. A briskly running river runs through the town and a dam causes a continuous roar of the water that can be heard all over town, making one feel dull and drowsy when the thermometer is up in the 90's. There are a number of lakes around Longville, MN. If you want a good place to fish and a first class place to stay, go to Longville. You are sure to be satisfied. Still today visitors can still agree with that long ago written column.
BIRDING IN THE LONGVILLE, MN AREA
By Susan Seymour (A Longville Resident) Longville, MN is surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest which is rich in woods and water habitat where many of Minnesota's 313 regular bird species nest during the late spring and early summer. From anywhere around Longville one can look up and often see a soaring Bald Eagle, one of hundreds that nest in the forest area. Longville's forests are home to Black-capped Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches, woodpeckers including the magnificent Plicated, Baltimore Oriole, Rosebreastcd Grosbeak, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Phoebi, Song Sparrow, Gray Catbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow Warbler, American Goldfinch, Purple Finch, American Crow, Blue lays, and American Robin. Near the shore or on the lake will be Tree Swallows, Belted Kingfishers, Eastern Kingbirds, Red-winged Blackbirds, Green Blue Herons, Common Loons, Ring-billed Gulls, Wood Ducks and Mallards. The Longville area is included in the Audubon-Great River Birding Trail, one of the major birding trails in Minnesota. The trail of sites along the Great River Road begins at the Mississippi River headwaters at Lake Itasca, about one hour northwest of Longville. WHERE TO FIND THESE BIRDS LONGVILLE, MN SCHOOL FOREST AREA: Walk the marshes of this facility just west of Longville on County 5 and see Swamp Sparrows, Sedge Wrens and Pied-billed Grebes. WOODTICK TRAIL Travel this trail, five miles west of County 5 or any unpaved road deeper into the woods and find the Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Hermit Thrush, Veery, Ruffed Grouse, Redtailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Wood Peewee, Redbreasted Nuthatch, Alder Flycatcher, Sora, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and the common Raven. Wood-warblers such as Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Pine, Mourning, Nashville, Common Yellowthroat and American Redstart can also be found here. DEEP PORTAGE CONSERVATION PRESERVE This preserve with its extensive walking trails is another place to find forest birds. LEECH LAKE On Leech Lake one can see birds that like a big lake. These include the American Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Herring Gull, Caspian Tern and Common Tern. FEDERAL DAM The harbor at Federal Dam, located 20 miles north of Longville, attracts migrating waterfowl in the early spring and Federal Dam in the fall, including Common, Red-breasted and Hooded Mergansers, Common Goldeneye, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Canvasback, American Widgeon, Red-head, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Canada Geese, Trumpeter Swan and Tundra Swan. For more information and Audubon Great River Birding Trait map, contact the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at: www.longville.com. Bonnie Koopat: bkoop@audubon
Fishing and Boating Get outside and get on the water. Enjoy the many lakes of the Longville, MN Area.
FISHING
The fishing stories that add to the history of our lakes are legendary. But pictures and tales tell only part of the story. Our lakes have a long history of exceptional fishing that can only be truly understood by experiencing them yourself. Catch a glimpse of a stringer of fish with smiles attached to the ends and you can feel the legends grow. Come on over... and you'll create your own memories on our lakes. BOATING Longville, MN is surrounded by many beautiful lakes of various sizes and terrains. No matter what size boat you have there is a place for you. Fishing, Water skiing, Jet skiing, Cruising, Sightseeing, Photography; our lakes offer the best in outdoor playgrounds. From a quiet morning canoe ride to a tube full of happy kids, our "Up North" lakes offer the best of MN boating. Clean, deep waters not crowded with shore to shore boats are the highlight of a northern MN vacation. Don't have your own boat? Just ask your "Up North" resort to find just the right outfit for you and your family. Whether it is a basic fishing boat, a more deluxe model, a pontoon for the whole family, or a boat for skiing and tubing, we can get you on the water. BLUEGILL ■ CRAPPIE LARGE MOUTH BASS MUSKIE NORTHERN PIKE SMALL MOUTH BASS WALLEYE
HIKING AND BIKING THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF MILES OF TRAILS IN THE AREA. For the Mountain Biker, try the Wood Tick Trail, just West off Longville. It travels through the scenic Chippewa National Forest past Moccasin Lake and other smaller lakes to join up with the "Paul Bunyan" multi-use trail, just North of Hackensack. Also try the Chippewa Trail that travels northward through the Chippewa National Forest. Plan on a few days for exploring these heavily forested scenic trails. There are 100+ mites of paved trails for bikers, in-line skaters and hikers. Sixty miles of paved bike trail makes the Paul Bunyan Trail one of the best in Minnesota. When completed it will stretch 100 miles from Brainerd in the South to Lake Bemidji State Park in the North. Today, you can bike from Brainerd to Hackensack on a newly black-topped trail. The trail goes through secluded woods, meadows, alongside lakes and through several towns. The 7 communities through which the trail passes have developed many amenities for hikers. The newly black-topped 34 mile Heartland Trail is located between Walker and Park Rapids. Between these 2 communities, the scenic trail weaves through woods, lakes and the communities of Akeley, Nevis and Dorset. Each community provides abundant amenities for bikers. WINTER TIME IN LONGVILLE, MNWhen it is while all around and you are looking for some fun, pack up your gear and take it on a run. This winter wonderland is filled with activities for everyone.
SNOWMOBILING Hundreds of miles of trails in every direction for the snowmobiling enthusiasts.
SNOWSHOEING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & HIKING The Longville area offers a variety of local trails for you to enjoy. These trails offer something for everyone. The beginner as well as the advanced will enjoy the scenic beauty. Some of the most popular trails in the area include the Goose Trail and Hiram Trail just out of Longville and the Deep Portage Trail in neighboring Hackensack, MN.
ICE FISHING If you enjoy the icy challenge, the lakes in the Longville, MN area are for you. Your choice of Lakes awaits you and your gear. RELAXING BY THE FIRE Pick your favorite winter lodging destination, get the fireplace going, grab a book or a glass of wine and enjoy the warmth of winter. Below is a list of some of the most popular lakes in the Longville Minnesota Area. When looking for lake property for sale Longville has some great lakes to choose from for lake homes for sale, lake cabins for sale, lake cottages for sale and even lake lots for sale. Please let us know if you would like more information about any of these lakes or a current list of lake property for sale on any of these premier lakes. The majority of the Longville Real Estate is wooded with many meandering logging trails through out the land making this area of North Central Minnesota a popular destination for those seeking a place for recreation, hunting, bird watching, snowmobiling, etc. There is plenty of Longville hunting land for sale and recreation land for sale in the area in addition to all of the Longville lake property for sale.
Blackwater Lake Blackwater Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 722-acre lake that has 7.5 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 67 feet. Many northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch call Blackwater Lake home. Centrally located between Hackensack and Longville, Blackwater Lake is a popular destination. Lake homes and lake cabins on Blackwater Lake range from a classic lake cabin to exquisite lake homes. For those looking for sandy shoreline, there is no shortage on Blackwater Lake. There are also a few tucked away bays offering private lake lots and lake property with a more natural setting. Boy Lake Boy Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 3,186-acre lake that has 20.9 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. Here's what Minneapolis Star Tribune writer, Ron Schara, says of Boy Lake in his listing of little known walleye hot spots: Oh boy, here's one that ought to be good. In addition to excellent walleye fishing Boy Lake is home to several musky, northern pike, black crappie and large bluegill. Cedar Lake Cedar Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 98-acre lake with a maximum depth of 42 feet. Clear spring fed water surrounded by towering pines and hardwoods is the best way to describe Cedar Lake just out of Longville. Panfish fishing is wonderful on this gem of a lake. With a handful of lake owners on the lake, lake property for sale is hard to come by and sought after. Island Lake Island Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 277-acre that has 4.44 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. Several walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish are found on Island Lake. Lake Inguadona Lake Inguadona, Longville, Minnesota is a 1,116-acre lake that has 11.10 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 79 feet. From Lake Inguadona you can canoe up the Boy River all the way to Leech Lake. Much of the shoreline on Lake Inguadona is in a natural state. You can enjoy taking a boat from your lake property and dock at The Anchorage restaurant for dinner. Lake Winnibigoshish Lake Winnibigoshish, Bena, Minnesota. Located in the Chippewa National Forest and surrounded by hundreds of square miles of lush marshlands, gently rolling hills and diverse woodlands, Lake Winnie is comprised of 67,000 acres of clear, cool water. Its the fifth largest lake in Minnesota, and 95 percent of its more than 140 shoreline miles are undeveloped. Whats more, Lake Winnie is surrounded by other lakes such as Cut Foot Sioux, Little Cut Foot, Dixon Lake and Little Winnie. These lakes add diversity and beauty to this spectacular area. Lake Winnie is known for its world class northern, muskie, perch, crappie, walleye and bass Minnesota fishing. Miles of excellent sand shoreline surrounding Lake Winnibigoshish. Most of the lake homes, lake cabins and lake cottages on Lake Winnie offer great privacy. Leech Lake Leech Lake, Walker, Minnesota. Leech Lake is the third largest lake entirely within Minnesotas boundaries and covers approximately 112,000 surface acres and over 500 miles of shoreline. The lake is geographically located in three glacial zones and has an irregular shape with many large and small bays. The deepest area of the lake is located in Walker Bay where depths reach around 150 feet deep. Leech Lake is well known among anglers for its walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge fishing. Leech Lake also provides quality angling opportunities for largemouth bass, black crappie, and sunfishes in shallow, vegetated bays. Some of the best sand beaches in northern Minnesota are found on Leech Lake. You will find lake homes ranging from the classic lake cottages to the most extravagant lake homes on Leech Lake. Leech Lake Lake Homes For Sale Leech Lake Property For Sale Little Boy Lake Little Boy Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 1,372-acre lake. Little Boy Lake is connected to Wabedo Lake by a navigable channel. Little Boy Lake is one of the most popular lakes in the area for people looking for a premier fishing lake for their lake home or lake cottage find their way to Little Boy Lake. The north end of the lake as well as many other areas of the lake offers excellent sand shoreline beaches with gradual slopes offering a great place for kids and grandkids to play in the water. Many of the lake cabins on Little Boy Lake were established years ago and can be found only a few feet from the waters edge. Many walleye, musky, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish call Little Boy Lake home.. Little Boy Lake has been written up in several fishing magazines as a premier fishing lake in the state of Minnesota. Little Boy Lake Homes For Sale Little Boy Lake Property For Sale Long Lake Long Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 926-acre lake that has 13.7 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 115 feet. There are several Long Lakes in the area and Long Lake is one of the most lake names in Minnesota. This Long Lake is by far the most popular Long Lake in the area. Much of the 13 plus miles of shoreline on Long Lake is great sand and sand beaches. With water clarity over 20 feet, Long Lake is one of the clearest lakes in the state of Minnesota. Many lake homes and lake cabins on Long Lake enjoy the recreation that the lake offers. There are several fish that call Long Lake home, however with the excellent water clarity getting these fish to bite can be tricky. Mule Lake Mule Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 456-acre lake that has 7.3 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 76 feet. The great fishing for walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass and panfish on Mule Lake has been featured in sporting magazines. Mule Lake is located about 5 miles from Longville and is quality lake for those looking for a lake with good water clarity, fishing and sand shoreline. One of the special things with Mule Lake is that over 8000 feet of shoreline has been purchased by the Mule Lake Association and Minnesota DNR and places into a preserve to be left untouched from waterfront homes and waterfront cabins. Ponto Lake Ponto Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 347-acre lake with 17 foot water clarity. Sand shoreline is a common thing to find on Ponto Lake. Couple that with great water clarity and Ponto Lake is defiantly a lake many consider for their lake home and lake cabin Three Island Lake Three Island Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 173-acre lake. The lake has 7.52 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 13 feet. 90 % of this lake is undeveloped offering great privacy and seclusion for a lake cabin. There is excellent panfish fishing available on this gem of a lake. Thunder Lake Thunder Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 1346 acre spring fed lake with depths of 95 feet and over 16 foot water clarity. Much of the waterfront property on Thunder Lake offers excellent sand shoreline. Many looking for waterfront property for sale in Longville consider Thunder Lake to be a top lake for consideration. Thunder Lake Lake Homes for Sale Thunder Lake Property For Sale Wabedo Lake Wabedo Lake, Longville, Minnesota is a 1,185-acre lake. It is connected to Little Boy Lake by a navigable channel offering over 2500 acres of premier water for walleye, musky, largemouth and smallmouth bass and panfish to call Wabedo Lake home. Lake homes and lake cabins on Wabedo Lake range from a classic lake cabin to exquisite lake homes. Although Wabedo Lake does not offer as many excellent sand beaches as Little Boy Lake does, excellent sand shoreline is definitely not in short supply on Wabedo Lake. Many Looking for lake lots for sale or lake homes for sale in Longville put Wabedo Lake and Little Boy Lake towards the top of the list. Wabedo Lake Homes For Sale Wabedo Lake Property For Sale Woman Lake Chain Woman Lake Chain is located between Longville and Hackensack, Minnesota and encompasses 5496 acres of some of the best water in northern Minnesota. Woman Lake Chain is comprised of 4 different lakes, all connected by the Boy River. Each Lake offers something different for people who have lake homes and lake cottages on the Woman Lake Chain. People with lake homes on the Woman Lake chain can navigate to all of the lakes by boat. One popular thing to do after spending a day out on the water is to boat to 1 of 2 restaurants on the Woman Lake Chain for a meal. You can boat to Patricks Fine Dining on Girl Lake in Longville or McGuires Inn on Little Woman Lake, Hackensack, both offer free dock service. The Woman Lake Chain, Longville is a world class fishery for those looking to pursue a variety of fish. Walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish like to call the Woman Lake Chain home. The surrounding area around the woman Lake chain offers a lot of vast wilderness including the Chippewa National Forest. Those looking for hunting land, hunting acreage or recreational acreage near the Woman Lake Chain will find plenty of areas to look. The lakes on the Woman Lake Chain have several bays and points making this chain of lakes a popular lake for those who have lake homes and lake cabins on Woman Lake Chain to go out for a long quit boat ride. Below is some information on Child Lake, Little Woman Lake (Squaw Lake), Woman Lake, Broadwater Bay, and Girl Lake which make up the Woman Lake Chain. Child Lake Child Lake, Hackensack, Minnesota is a 316-acre lake that has 3.7 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 29 feet. There is not as much sand shoreline to be found on Child Lake as there is on Woman Lake, however there are some areas that do offer excellent sand shoreline. Child Lake is on the West end of the Woman Lake Chain and is a popular lake to go catch a basket full of big bluegills. Child Lake and Little Woman Lake are the least populated lakes on the Woman Lake Chain, those looking for a lake cabin or lake home for sale on the Woman Lake chain with a little more privacy may wish to consider Child Lake. Little Woman Lake Little Woman Lake, Hackensack, Minnesota is also known as Squaw Lake and is the smallest lake on the Woman Lake Chain totaling 30 acres in size. There are just a handful of lake homes and lake cottages to be found on Little Woman Lake of the Woman Lake Chain. Woman Lake Woman Lake, Hackensack and Longville, Minnesota. Woman Lake is the largest lake on the Woman Lake Chain. Comprising 4782 acre lake with a maximum depth of 54 feet. Rumor has it that Woman Lake was named one of the ten most beautiful lakes in the world by National Geographic. Weather this is fact or fiction, ask anyone who has a lake home or lake cottage on Woman Lake and they will tell you that Woman Lake by Longville, MN is a beautiful lake and worth anyones time to launch a boat and explore. Lake homes and lake cabins on Woman Lake range from a classic lake cabin to exquisite lake homes. Excellent sand shoreline is easy to find on the main part of Woman Lake. There are several waterfront properties on Woman Lake located just a few feet from some of the best sand shoreline to be found in northern Minnesota. Many of these lake cabins and lake cottages have been around since the early 1900s and offer a rustic cabin feel that is second to none. When looking for Lakeshore property for sale in Hackensack and Longville Minnesota area you may want to consider the world renowned Woman Lake Chain. Broadwater Bay Broadwater Bay is actually a bay of Woman Lake however many consider this a lake of its own. The Minnesota DNR actually classifies it as its own lake. Broadwater bay is 714 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 45 feet. Many of the lake home and lake cabin owners on Broadwater Bay of Woman Lake appreciate the size and beauty of Broadwater Bay and the easy access to Woman Lake which is just around the corner. Girl Lake Girl Lake, Longville, Minnesota is 406-acres in size. Girl Lake has 9.36 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 81 feet. Girl Lake is the farthest lake to the East of the lakes that make up the Woman Lake Chain. Girl Lake comes right into downtown Longville, which is where the city docks are located. Those that have lake cabins and lake homes on Woman Lake Chain will come into town by boat and shop the local stores, grab an ice cream cone or a bag of groceries. There are not many places in the world that offer this luxury. Most of the waterfront property on Girl Lake does not have the excellent sand shoreline that Woman Lake offers, however there are some places on the lake that do offer excellent sand shoreline. If you look around while boating on Girl Lake you will still notice some lake cottages and lake cabins from the early days when Longville was first established. Many of these waterfront properties are located just a few feet from the waters edge. Woman Lake Lake Homes For Sale Woman Lake Property For Sale Great River Roadbegins at the
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