West Battle Lake

West Battle Lake

Size
5514ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in West Battle Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye

West Battle Lake Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.87
0Statewide Range19.48

West Battle Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Crappie
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.33
0Statewide Range12.46

West Battle Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Largemouth bass
fish
7-17 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.33
0Statewide Range3.68

West Battle Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Muskellunge
fish
35-51 in
Length Range
44 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized muskellunge based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201650
Northern pike
fish
11-32 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.8
0Statewide Range19.6

West Battle Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Perch
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.4
0Statewide Range43.55

West Battle Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range6.01

West Battle Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Rock bass
fish
5-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.4
0Statewide Range6.51

West Battle Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Walleye
fish
8-23 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.13
0Statewide Range16.93

West Battle Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths