Battle
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31019700
155 Surveys
Special Regulations for Battle
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five.
243.32
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Battle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.6 | — | — | 16 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.24 lb | 8 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.20 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.9 | — | — | 52 |
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 4 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.23 lb | 4 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 1.44 lb | 13 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 0.30 lb | 11 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 2.01 lb | 74 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.24 lb | 8 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.35 lb | 48 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.02 lb | 5 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 0.94 lb | 26 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3.83 lb | 3 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 0.96 lb | 15 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 1.72 lb | 12 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.72 lb | 27 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.78 lb | 9 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 17 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.82 lb | 49 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.92 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.14 lb | 20 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.24 lb | 9 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.25 lb | 29 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 39.3 | — | — | 54 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.28 lb | 21 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.21 lb | 46 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.31 lb | 19 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 51.3 (above normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.25 lb | 205 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 4 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.10 lb | 20 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 39 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.21 lb | 73 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 13.9 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.24 lb | 125 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.42 lb | 6 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.0 | — | — | 22 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.28 lb | 36 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.59 lb | 34 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 14.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 287 |
| 2011-06-08 | Special trap nets | 18.6 | — | 0.24 lb | 316 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 20.6 | — | 0.29 lb | 247 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.0 | 0.22 lb | 66 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 1 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.24 lb | 3 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.4 | — | — | 6 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.3 | — | 4 |
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 3 |
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 2 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | 2 |
| 2018-07-05 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | 6 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.2 | — | 14 |
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.44 lb | 8 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 5.79 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.28 lb | 10 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.88 lb | 1 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.66 lb | 8 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.01 lb | 15 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.40 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 1.83 lb | 7 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.20 lb | 2 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 7 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 5.8 | 2.90 lb | 5 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 5.02 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.42 lb | 12 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 2011-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.58 lb | 13 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.78 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 16 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.38 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.46 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.45 lb | 22 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.5 | — | — | 9 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.39 lb | 7 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.34 lb | 7 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.36 lb | 32 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 4.5 | — | 0.33 lb | 91 |
| 2011-06-08 | Special trap nets | 3.1 | — | 0.30 lb | 53 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 20 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.4 – 8.6 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | 6 |
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.60 lb | 5 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.49 lb | 10 |
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.80 lb | 4 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 1.36 lb | 18 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.57 lb | 12 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.58 lb | 5 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 3.30 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.38 lb | 2 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.46 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.41 lb | 43 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.61 lb | 3 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.81 lb | 8 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2009-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2011-06-08 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 2013-06-20 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.62 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.35 lb | 9 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.5 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 1.52 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 1.27 lb | 1 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.91 lb | 22 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.97 lb | 3 |
| 2018-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 2.11 lb | 1 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1960-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 1977-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.10 lb | 2 |
Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.30 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 5 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | 4 |
| 2018-07-05 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-05 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.7 | — | 16 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Battle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.