Battle Lake
About Battle Lake
Battle Lake is a 286-acre lake near Northome in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 7 Koochiching County lakes in this directory.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2004.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Battle Lake
- 286 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Northome
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 286 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 286 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2004
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Shallow Pond
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Dark Lake
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12.8 miles away
Clear Lake
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12.9 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Battle Lake?
Battle Lake is in Koochiching County, Minnesota, near Northome. It covers 286 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Battle Lake?
Battle Lake covers 286 acres with about 4.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Battle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Battle Lake?
Yes. Battle Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.