Battle Lake
About Battle Lake
Battle Lake is a 243-acre lake near Effie in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Battle Lake
- 243 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Effie
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 7.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 243 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 243 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Battle Lake?
Battle Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Effie. It covers 243 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Battle Lake?
Battle Lake covers 243 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Battle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Battle Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Battle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Battle Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Battle Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Battle Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Battle Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.