Burbot fishing at Battle Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 12 to 39 ft. Summer fish stay in 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 39 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 39 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

Lake Trout fishing at Battle Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 39 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 39 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 39 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Battle Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 12 to 39 ft. Summer fish stay in 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 39 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 39 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Battle Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Walleye fishing at Battle Lake

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 39 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Yellow Perch fishing at Battle Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

How deep is Battle Lake?

Battle Lake is about 39 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.

What fish are in Battle Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Battle Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Battle Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 39 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Battle Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.