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type: compare
title: "West Battle Lake vs Long Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/west-battle-lake-vs-long-lake
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# West Battle Lake vs Long Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [West Battle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/west-battle-lake) | [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/long-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 81/100 | 76/100 |
| Nearest town | Battle Lake | Vergas |
| Surface area | 5,615 acres | 1,289 acres |
| Max depth | 108 ft | 128 ft |
| Shoreline | 17.1 mi | 12.6 mi |
| Water clarity | 18 ft | 13 ft |
| Public access | 2 public boat launches (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 17 | 16 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | No | No |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/west-battle-lake-vs-long-lake)*