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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
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Largemouth Bass
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Rock Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Brown Bullhead
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Black Crappie
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Yellow Perch
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Northern Pike
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Silver Redhorse
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Walleye
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT
2024-12-04T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
607cfs | 5.2ft | 1069ft |
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RUM RIVER NEAR ST. FRANCIS
2024-12-02T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
631cfs | 3.34ft | 866ft |
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LE SUEUR RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN
2024-11-29T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
235cfs | 2.2ft | 776ft |
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ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
2450cfs | 3.12ft | 682ft |
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ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE
2024-12-02T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
345cfs | 1.32ft | 932ft |
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CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
93cfs | 2.9ft | 1163ft |
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MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO
2024-11-29T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
1400cfs | 3.96ft | 759ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Caliper Lake Provincial Park | |||
| Button Box ? George Washington State Forest | |||
| Franz Jevne State Park | |||
| Lofgren Memorial Park | |||
| Big Falls City | |||
| Clubhouse |
