The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
West Battle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 5,430 acres (8.5 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About West Battle Lake
West Battle Lake spreads over about 5,430 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. Parkers Prairie is about 16 miles southeast. The closest city is Fargo, about 65 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,430 acres (8.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 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 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 West Battle Lake
- Parkers Prairieabout 16 mi southeast
- Fergus Fallsabout 17 mi west
- New York Millsabout 18 mi northeast
- Perhamabout 19 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 65 mi northwest
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Questions about West Battle Lake
What fish are in West Battle Lake?
Lakes like West 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 West 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 West Battle Lake?
About 5,430 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Battle Lake?
Parkers Prairie is about 16 miles southeast; Fergus Falls is about 17 miles west.
What is the water temperature at West Battle Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Battle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
