Battle

St. Louis County

Near Ely

DOW: 69030000

WalleyeGood · 64Northern PikeAverage · 40

A 76-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 2013.

Fish Species (4)

Walleye

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.6"

Avg Weight

2.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3–9.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye100% keeper-size (15"+)

All keeper-sizeLargest sampled 21"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 2013	3.00	17.6"	2.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.0"

Avg Weight

1.46 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike7% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 93%Largest sampled 29"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 2013	4.67	19.0"	1.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	2.00	-	1.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.7"

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 2013	1.00	6.7"	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.9"

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 2013	6.00	16.9"	2.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	11.00	-	2.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 1, 2013Battle Lake is located approximately 12 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 75 acres and a maximum depth of 22…

Battle Lake is located approximately 12 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 75 acres and a maximum depth of 22 feet. Access is by portage from Phantom Lake (32 rods) or Hassel Lake (140 rods). There is one designated USFS campsite located on the lake. Walleye numbers in 2013 (3.0/gill net) were below average compared to similar lakes in this class. The average walleye sampled was 18 inches long and about 9 years old. The largest walleye sampled was 21.5 inches long. Northern pike numbers in 2013 (4.7/gill net) were near average compared to similar lakes in this class. The average pike sampled was 20 inches long and about 5 to 6 years old. The largest pike sampled was almost 30 inches long. Bluegill and white sucker were also sampled in the gill nets in realtively low numbers. Yellow perch and largemouth bass remains were identified in walleye stomach samples. Adult largemouth bass were observed near shore.

July 9, 1979Composed of above average population of suckers, average populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, and bluegills, and below average populations o…

Composed of above average population of suckers, average populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, and bluegills, and below average populations of Walleye.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Battle?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye and Northern Pike in Battle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Battle?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Battle. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Battle?

Battle has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Battle last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Battle is from 2013. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.