Battle Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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How big is Battle Lake?
How deep is Battle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Battle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Battle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Battle Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Battle Lake is located approximately 12 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 75 acres and a maximum depth of 22 feet.
Access is by portage from Phantom Lake (32 rods) or Hassel Lake (140 rods). There is one designated USFS campsite located on the lake.
Walleye numbers in 2013 (3.0/gill net) were below average compared to similar lakes in this class. The average walleye sampled was 18 inches long and about 9 years old. The largest walleye sampled was 21.5 inches long.
Northern pike numbers in 2013 (4.7/gill net) were near average compared to similar lakes in this class. The average pike sampled was 20 inches long and about 5 to 6 years old. The largest pike sampled was almost 30 inches long.
Bluegill and white sucker were also sampled in the gill nets in realtively low numbers. Yellow perch and largemouth bass remains were identified in walleye stomach samples. Adult largemouth bass were observed near shore.
What is the average air temp for Battle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Battle Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Battle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Sprite Lake | 0.6 mi | 12 | 16 ft |
| Phantom Lake | 0.6 mi | 47 | 10 ft |
| Meat Lake | 0.9 mi | 14 | 24 ft |
| Hassel Lake | 0.9 mi | 86 | 8 ft |
| Boulder Lake | 0.9 mi | 63 | 51 ft |
| Glimmer Lake | 1.0 mi | 17 | 7 ft |
| Saca Lake | 1.1 mi | 77 | 18 ft |
| Clark Lake | 1.3 mi | 73 | 44 ft |
| West Crab Lake | 1.7 mi | 551 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 15 |
