Get To Know Our Brainerd Area Lakes – North Long Lake Brainerd, MN is known for many things; Paul Bunyan, BIR, (Brainerd International Raceway), abundance of wildlife, a great hunting destinations, snowmobiling, ice fishing, but what we are most LOVED for is our lakes! I would like to highlight some of the amazing lakes in our area. This week, North Long Lake. North Long Lake is one of the larger lakes in the Brainerd Lakes Area. North Long is known for the fabulous fishing and crystal clear for swimming and a sugar sand beach. Located 8 Miles From Brainerd, MN 5.9 Miles (0 comments)