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Battle Lake

St. Louis County · Near Ely

0.12 mi²
area
24 ft
max depth
3.0 mi
shoreline
1
campsites

Battle Lake is a 76-acre, shallow lake near Ely with extensive weedy bays ideal for bluegill, northern pike, and walleye fishing. Protected from wind, it offers small, sheltered paddling conditions. Reach Battle via an easy 16-rod portage from Phantom or a challenging 150-rod carry from Hassel. The lake holds just one campsite and connects by open water to Saca Lake.

Fish species (4)

bluegillnorthern pikewalleyewhite sucker

Portages (2)

Sources

DNR fisheries survey data available for Battle Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.

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