The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Battle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 2,360 acres (3.7 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About East Battle Lake
East Battle Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, covering about 2,360 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. Parkers Prairie is about 13 miles southeast. The closest city is Fargo, about 70 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,360 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Otter Tail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Battle Lake
- Parkers Prairieabout 13 mi southeast
- New York Millsabout 16 mi northeast
- Perhamabout 19 mi north
- Wadenaabout 21 mi northeast
- Fargonearest city, about 70 mi northwest
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Questions about East Battle Lake
What fish are in East Battle Lake?
Lakes like East Battle Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Battle Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is East Battle Lake?
About 2,360 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Battle Lake?
Parkers Prairie is about 13 miles southeast; New York Mills is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at East Battle Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Battle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
