Along weed bed off shore 30 yards
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Caught a few Pike Along the Southwest shore
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Thought we give battle a try since we were skunked at Twin lakes yesterday. We didn't do too bad. Between my wife and I we caught and released close to 20 pike. 3 or 4 looked big enough to be keepers, But we didn't measure them because we try to release them as soon as possible. We also noticed the algae started to bloom forming Blue algae so be careful if you have pets along don't let them drink the water. or get any of it on yourself.

Good name for the lake because it can be a battle to launch your boat lol. Other then that the pike seem to be biting we were out on Sunday and caught 7 between two of us and had lots of hits. Just troll close to the weeds and you'll find them we were just west of the boat launch. Saw some people fishing a little deeper and were into the walleye. Not sure if you can keep them. Btw we are catch and release so we didn't weight or measure any of them but I would guess all throw backs.

Just got on days off people stil driving on the ice thanks for th help

2 pike 20-24.5" 18' water. 30" ice

How is the ice now (Feb 20, 2017). Can you fish without a boat?

Been here twice now this month , not bad pike fishing but not much on my end other than that, came in at camp ground and played the drop off, landed 2 lost 4 on the tip up using full minnows in 8-14 feet of water in 2 hours from 8 am until 10 am . Lost one walleye and seen no perch or white fish . It's a nice active lake but it's busy too

What's the best place to catch

Ice Report: 20 in
20 inches near shore and 20 inches way out. Nice and solid

caught a 22" pike
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Ice Report: 20 in
had my jeep out putting around the lake and drilled a few hoholes

Where's the best place to land a helicopter on the lake

Where is the best place to access the ice with a mini van

Ice Report: 18 in
Everywhere is good

I was wondering if anyone knows or could tell me where to get on the lake. We would like go and never been their.

Ice Report: 16 in

Ice Report: 14 in
Ice is good everywhere on the lake

What's the ice like

Any ice yet?

Caught lots of walleye and pike here. Been to a lot of places this summer, and always come back to this one if we need some confidence in the fish dept. one after another.

Caught lots of pike here
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Lots of pike around 22"
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There was an update to the story so it came up again yak. Stop putting people down to raise yourself up. No wonder your wife left you.

It was June of 2015 the 20 were fined, misinformed people trying to look smart....lmao

Last week 20 fish traffickers were fined $150,000 Wow,and today I go there and the first thing I see is a fish net. Our government has to suck back & reload. I cannot keep a walleye from this lake Yet the natives can put nets in and keep what ever species of fish the net catches. These privileges have to be taken away from them. It's not fair to the anglers. not fair to the lake,

It's going to be slow for a while at this lake because of poachers. Read this: http://edmontonjournal.com/news/more-than-20-fish-traffickers-fined-150000-in-total-in-battle-lake-bust

Went out yesterday and caught eight pike and one big fat walleye. First time fishing this lake, lots of good spots to land pike all around, tons of good drop offs shy of the lily pad patches. I got hammered by the wind later in the afternoon, but can't really blame the lake for that.

Has anyone been out on this lake yet? What's it like?

Anyone ever find perch in this lake?

Why ? You can't fish it anyways

How is the ice on Battle lake? Can you put a boat in?

Pike plentiful; walleye rare. Last year I only hooked one. Any idea of the walleye population in this lake?

This there a size restriction on white fish

Hey dabn good place is first or second bay to right of launch. FYI super carefull of the ice on this lake. Many many springs and lots of so not smart guys drive there trucks on.

Where the best places to go? Thinking about going out there for the fist time

Is anyone catching whites out here? Fishing seems slow again this year looking to get some nice whites

How's the fishing, first time going out there?

Ice Report: 14 in
Across from boat launch

Ice Report: 12 in
Like always it varied all over the lake. Some 10" up to 15 in spots. Watch the springs and you guys crazy to drive trucks on.

Be careful there are under ground springs everywhere.....

Ice Report: 12 in
West of dock 12-13" thick. Trucks have been driving all over.

Anybody have tips for the whitefish in the lake? Any particular areas where the whites are? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Around 8-9 inches

How much ice out there Phil?

I only caught jacks in the winter time in that lake. Anybody caught walleyes or whitefish in the winter time in that lake? If yes, any tips?

That was last Sunday, too. Water murky, saw a few whites and a bunch of hammerhandles. Big bait schools too in shallow.

Ice Report: 8 in
5-6 " clear ice with 2-2.5" white ice in and around the boat launch area

Don't waste your time just small pike.

Went out to Battle yesterday. The reports about the boat launch are true. Gotta back out a long way to get the boat off the trailer. Not really a complaint though, just something to be aware of. Fishing was steady all day. Mostly walleye with a few hammer handle pike. Caught walleye in 15-20feet jigging off bottom with jigs and leeches. The point straight across the lake from the boat launch seemed to be a pretty popular place.

Hows the fishing in Battle Lake after all the poaching has been going on? Heard people were dragging the lake with nets

Went out at 11 with the family off By 2 caught 8 had a great time Never a let down here. Cheers

Good fishing big walleye

any spot for ofshore fishing there ?

Who cares about the boat launch

Launch is still quite shallow. Pretty much have to back your entire truck into the lake. Fishing is pretty slow today. Caught one small pike in the am. No bites since around 10:00

How is the launch right now?

It's not an impressive launch. First you need a four wheel drive, because you will be backing into the water a long way. I hope this gives you an idea of whats there.

Yeah you should be able to it has a pretty decent boat launch, I don't think it has a wood floor but pretty solid gravel. I see guys unloading decent sized fishing boats there regularly. I prefer the canoe :P

Just a question on the boat launch out there. I've never been out to this lake and would like to try it out next week fishing. Will I be able to unload a 19 foot fiberglass fish/ski boat?

It says part of the lake is closed till may 15th. And the other part of the lake is closed till June 1st. Your answer did not resolve anything thanks.

Wow really?? It say right under the part you bothered to state when it's closed. April-May 31 Open June-April Just basic reading skills needed

Can someone specify "Battle Lake the portion west of the west boundary of section 22-46-2-W5, all tributaries & the outlet downstream to Sec. Rd. 771 June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31)." To me? The way I understand it is the east portion of the lake is closed from March 31st till June 1st. And the west portion is open on may the 15th. Is that correct? I don't want any trouble with fish and wildlife but the wording is confusing for the specifications of this lake

Not sure who has a fishing shack out there, might want to get that off likedy split

Went fishing to Battle Lake on March 1st, 2015. Caught 4 Jack Fish. Is that me but it seems that during ice fishing season the only kind of fish that you can catch in that lake is Jack Fish!!!! No walleyes and/or whitefish!!!! Anybody caught walleyes before during ice fishing season in that lake??? Let me know. Thanks

Jan 27 2015 drilled several holes saw nothing

I caught walleyes over summer but never caught in any over winter over here. Any specific spots for walleyes? How to fish them?

Does anyone ever fish here for walleye in the winter?

Caught 3 16" jack from 3pm-430pm
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Drank but no luck
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There's still whites hard to find though gotta know where to go hot a 7.5lb other day

Are there any whitefish left in this lake?

Ice Report: 10 in
Some very decent ice but this had been known to have thin spots so be cautious

How's the water cleared up yet?

Fished from 2pm to 5pm. No keepers just baby pike. All on spinners. Not very active.

Went fishing on the morning of the 26th of July. Caught 3 walleye off a pickerel rig with nightcrawlers on em. And got a 6 pound and 2.5 foot pike on a rapala husky jerk.

Id love to know where on the lake youre catching the walleye and what youre using. This is a great lake but i seem to get mostly pike out of it

Was out last weekend targeting pike and caught 5 medium pike on my first 5 casts. I only had 2 and a half hours to fish that day and I ended up with 23 total all on the fly rod and in a small inflatable boat. I'd say it's pretty good there.

I don't know what buddy is talking about when he says the lake is dead. Myself and some fishin buddies go out on a weekly basis and catch plenty of perfectly healthy pike, and can't forget to mention the monster walleye that are living in this lake. Just have to know how to catchem! Good luck everyone!

Ok fisherman Fred if you think the lake sucks I think you don't know how to fish them. Always catch large quantities of fish and very nice fat walleye

Went this winter, caught nothing at all. Put the camera down and saw lots of dead fish, not a good sign for summer fishing. The fish that we did see on camera were all tiny, skinny pike, some with growths on the side. Wouldn't recommend this lake to anyone

Just gotta ruin fishing with netting..

Ice Report: 24 in
Good ice , drove on

Whites are getting very few and far between, Battle is netted hard all winter and its starting to show in a big way over the last few years. We watched a net pulled last year that was loaded with whites and almost as many walleye. Walleye numbers are getting worse as well.

Any white fish being caught in this lake?

Was out on the morning of Saturday Feb 8. 3 people. About 8 Jacks total, 4 keepers.

Set up the tent here got the heater going caught 1 pike so far in an hour over 78cm
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Anyone one caught anything today? Out on south side got a few bites but haven't caught anything.

Went out Saturday and Sunday all day Caught ten Jack per day between four people. Went home with three keepers over the two days. Anybody have the inside scoop on where the whites are? Or burbot?

Take care on this lake! Its known for eating more than just a few vehicles! Lots of springs.

Drive on this lake with care! Lots of springs and it is very vehicle hungry!

Awsome thanks for the info! I hope to get out there this weekend!

From the North side of the lake there are two public access points, one is where the boat launch is but it's hard to drive on the lake from there because they plowed one path and piled up the snow in front of the lake but just West of the boat launch entrance there's another little road in where you can drive onto the lake. I haven't seen anyone drive across the lake yet but I've personally driven along the North shore with no problems (this past Sunday). Great little lake, been catching lots of little jacks and some massive walleye.

What is the best way to get on this lake? Are people driving on it yet?

Has the snow been pushed so one can park in parking area

Ice is usable but questionable. 4 inches of good top. 6 inches of slush and then 6 inches of good ice at the bottom

Ice Report: 12 in
Good ice. Only went out about 300 yards from shore.

Can we eat the fish? We have noticed the formation of some pretty bright green algae on the lake lately. Is this blue green algae like pigeon???

Me too! (Last comment) we are here for the long weekend and the fishing has been really good, for jacks anyways, although the lake has been more productive on occasions. Great time watching the kids catch lots of fish.

Went out sept 1 at 9:30 for a couple hours got 3 jack was a good time. Lots of others out fishing.

Was at Battle lake Aug 18th - caught about 25-30 Jack only one keeper over 53cm. one big Walleye and Whitefish were not around period. Is there even whitefish in this lake anymore? Boat launch was seeing some pontoon boats hit the water no problem - trucks were a bit higher off the ground and water up to the bottom of the truck but no issues with getting stuck ect.

Thinking about trying this lake out this weekend. What's the boat launch like? How easy would it be to launch a pontoon boat there?

Is there good shore fishing at battle lake?...

Could be a silly question but are the fish safe to eat?

Was out on friday with some buddies, caught 70 fish between the 3 of us. After that the most fish i would catch in a day was 2, not sure why they quit biting all of a sudden

Where are you fishing. Drop offs? Weed beds? Deep spots?

Anything....they're pike...mostly sooons though

What are you guys using?

25 Pike caught between 9am and about one pm on July 15th. Most were pretty small but made for a great day of fishing.

Just got back from battle lake and caught 55 fish between the two of us. Lots of pike and quality walleye. All the walleye we caught were in the 6-8lb range, awesome fishing

Early morning or later in the evening. Pike really won't eat above 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

can't believe it, skunked again, no pike or pics, we know what to do, but this is twice now, being skunked, any helpful hints anyone .... cheers doyle ... happy canada day, fished from 3 to 7 pm

Went out in my 12ft boat. Landed about 40 hammerhandle pike an a dozen nice walleye. 8lbs was my biggest.

Well just got back from Battle Lake and to be honest there was a young kid catching pike right of the dock quite steadily I might add. Not as steady as being in the boat though. Between the three of us we landed 40 pike. Very successful. Others I talked to even had a few pickerel they had caught

Ok, thanks alot

Unless you have a boat, I do not recommend coming here. Only public shore fishing access is by north side boat launch area with small dock and very weedy. Tried this spot 2 years in a row and not even a bite. Boaters come back with successful stories making me jealous. Nice location though.

Plan on goin this weekend, Hows the open water fishing this year?

Caught lots of pike. Very nice lake.

Caught 8 jake fish within 3 hours. All were a good size

Slow day two small pike

A Warning Marker was added for Battle Lake
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A Warning Marker was added for Battle Lake
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I'm taking the family there this weekend. I'm bringing my snowmobiles out and was just wondering about the "springs" and if they visible an create open water? Have people been driving trucks out on the ice?

Lots of walleye in the lake cant keep them though. Only one if you have a draw tag for it

Which side of the lk were you?

Caught five pike in five hours one was 17 pounds I kept that one anyone no if there are perch or waleye in this lake

The boat launch is at the county campground on se side of lake easy access , just be careful lots of springs in there so use caution quads or sleds! Have fun!!

How is the ice fishing up there, has anybody been out this year?

At pigeon it is about 15 inches

Any one know what the ice is like yet?

There is no access to the lake on south side only the 4H two campgrounds on north side ones private so I don't know what boat launch your talking About MCD about launch being on SE end of lake

Could not launch my inflatable from the boat launch. Is there any other better boat launches at this lake ??

Are there a lot of whitefish in Battle Lake? Anyone have tips or recommended locations?

Any shore fishing here folks?

Was out there on Saturday and got 15 eyes the biggest being 5.5 lbs and 8 jack in about 6 hours. Great day on the water

I caught 70 fish in two days , really it was in about 8 hrs of fishing . Five big walleye and the rest were jack fish

It is on the se side and last year it was pretty good for launching

Just wondering where the boat launch is located? I heard it was not the greatest but I have a 4by and an outboard so thinking I should be ok

Any reports of catching walleye?

Was out on May 27th. very windy/wavey but found nice calm area. We sat in 8' water casted out over drop off to 20'. We boated 11 Pike, lost 4, had 5 or 6 followers. I kept one 73cm Pike and tasted great!

Does anyone still use this app? Anyone been out to battle lately?

Went to Battle for the first time. Tried holes at 25',20',15',10',5'. Nothing but a 4" perch. Straight out from boat launch. There was group to the right and one way to the south. Hope they did better. Figured I'd try a different alke. I've had a cabin on Pigeon Lake for almost 20 years and have never been so disgusted with the fishing... and the regs!

Is Anyone catching whites or perch, if so, where on the lake?

Agree with DaveS...I would never drive my truck on battle. Quad or walk.

Thanks DaveS for the comment. What about walk or quad on? I understand Pigeon has 12" of ice as of now, would you think Battle Lake about the same?

Very unsafe lake to drive on at the best of times. Lots of springs. South end can be good at times for small pike, might keep the kids entertained!

Thinking of taking my grand kids out on Dec 26. Does anyone know if you can drive on the ice yet?

If anyone has been in the ice yet please post thickness and date. I'd like to head out but it's been pretty mild.

I try only once, around sep, and no luck but hits alot...
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Looking to head out this weekend, wondering if anyone has been lately and what's working?

AMAZING MAXED OUT WITH FISH CAUGHT ALL OF THEM DEAD ON THE LIMIT YESTERDAY

Didn't have alot of luck on the ice at this lake, but if you can find the rock ledge at the far end of the lake on the left side that is were all the walleye hang out. We did catch alot of walleye in the summer but all around 2lb