BATTLE LAKE

Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
November 21, 2024

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SUMMARY

Battle Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota, known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and bluegill. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and boating on the lake. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near drop-offs and weed beds. The best time to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. Other nearby activities include visiting the Otter Tail County Historical Society Museum and hiking in Glendalough State Park.

FEATURED FISH - BLUEGILL

Fly fishing for bluegills has become increasingly popular, and light tackle anglers have long found it to be one of the best action fish, ounce for ounce, that can be caught. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The Bluegill has a greatly compressed, round (in profile) body that is typical of the sunfishes. Its color is highly variable and many range from dark blue or bluish-purple to yellow, and in some cases, (notably in quarry holes) it may even appear to be clear or colorless. Usually, there are 6-8 vertical bars on the sides, which may or may not be prominent. The gill cover (operculum) peaks into a broad, round flap that is black in color; however, it is not surrounded by a lighter colored trim as it is in some other sunfishes. It has the small mouth and head that are typical of sunfish species. The pectoral fins are pointed.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Rock Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Black Bullhead


  • Image Alt Brown Bullhead


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Northern Pike


  • Image Alt Silver Redhorse


  • Image Alt Walleye


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65

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PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR TACONITE

1010

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CROW RIVER AT ROCKFORD

9530

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ST. ...

57

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