Battle Lake Inn
Battle Lake
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The town of Battle Lake sits on the west shore of West Battle Lake, 5,615 acres and 108 feet deep, in Otter Tail County. Clitherall Lake, 2,493 acres and up to 69 feet deep, lies just to the east, with East Battle Lake and Glendalough State Park beyond it.
South and west, around Underwood and Dalton, are Ten Mile, Stalker, South Turtle and smaller lakes. Lodging is mostly family cabin resorts rented by the week. Walleye, bass, pike and panfish are the main fish.
I. The lodges
Where to stay
Stay on West Battle for the biggest water and the town, on Clitherall or East Battle for smaller lakes next to the state park, or around Underwood and Dalton for quieter resorts.
9 places to stay
Battle Lake & Clitherall
Resorts on West Battle, Clitherall, East Battle and Spitzer lakes around the towns of Battle Lake, Clitherall and Henning, near Glendalough State Park.
Bonnie Beach Resort
Battle Lake
From $2,050–$3,050 / week · 2026
Holiday Haven Resort & Campground
Battle Lake
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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center
Clitherall
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Linden Park Resort & Campground
Henning
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Madsen's Resort
Battle Lake
From $1,300–$2,110 / week · 2026
Old Town Resort
Clitherall
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West Battle Rentals (formerly Sunset Beach Resort)
Battle Lake
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Woodlawn Resort
Battle Lake
From $1,230–$2,535 / week · year not stated
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Underwood & Dalton
Resorts on Ten Mile, South Turtle, Swan and the smaller lakes around Underwood and Dalton, toward Fergus Falls.
South Turtle Lake Resort
Underwood
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Swan Lake Resort & Campground
Fergus Falls
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Ten Mile Lake Resort & Steakhouse
Dalton
From $1,232–$3,654 / week · 2026
Twin Pine Resort
Underwood
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Weslake Resort
Underwood
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II. On the water
What a guided day costs
| Boat | Full day | Typical | Half day | Typical | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide boat, 1–2 anglers | $500 | $500 | $350 | $350 | 1 |
"Typical" is the median of published rates. Most operators don't put a year on their rates.
Independent guides
Lodges that run their own guides are listed with the lodges above.
| Guide | Full day | Half day | Boat | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thalmann's Guide ServiceHenning | $500 | $350 | Guide boat, 1–2 anglers | panfish (crappie, bluegill), bass, walleye |
III. Hard water
Ice fishing: day houses and sleepers
No ice outfitter names these lakes; a guide runs ice trips and a few resorts stay open in winter. Check each listing.
| Outfitter | Day house | Sleeper | How you get out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalmann's Guide ServiceHenning | ice: full day (8 hrs) $500, half day (4 hrs) $350, each for 1-2 people, +$100 per person after 2; hub houses, rods, tackle, electronics and bait provided | – |
IV. The almanac
Seasons at a glance
- May 9, 2026Walleye, sauger and pike seasons open.
- May 23Bass harvest opens.
- June 6Muskie season opens.
- September 14Smallmouth bass go back to catch-and-release only.
- February 28, 2027Walleye, sauger and pike seasons close.
- March 1, 2027Every fish house must be off the ice by midnight.
Fishing dates are from the DNR's 2026 regulations.
V. Regulations
Fishing rules
2026–27 season (May 9, 2026 – February 28, 2027)
- Walleye and sauger season: May 9, 2026 – February 28, 2027. 6 combined, only one walleye over 20 inches.
- Northern pike (North-central Zone): 10 in possession, not more than 2 over 26 inches; release every pike from 22 through 26 inches.
- Bass: catch-and-release only from March 1 to May 22, then 6 combined from May 23. Smallmouth go back to catch-and-release from September 14. Clitherall Lake: release every smallmouth from 14 through 20 inches; Ten Mile Lake (North and South): release every bass from 14 through 20 inches; only one over 20 on either.
- Annie Battle Lake, with its inlet from Molly Stark and outlet to Blanche: no gas or electric motors, powered augers or electronic fish finders. Pike and bass catch-and-release only; sunfish 5 a day; crappie 5 in possession.
- West Battle Lake: crappie 5 a day. Stuart Lake: crappie 10-inch minimum, sunfish 10 a day. Wall Lake: sunfish 10 a day. Bass Lake near Underwood: sunfish 5 a day.
- Fish houses must be off the ice by midnight on March 1, 2027.
From the DNR's 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: inland seasons, the North-central pike zone, and the special regulations for the Otter Tail County lakes named below. Check before you fish.
VI. Asked at the dock
Questions people ask
How much does a fishing guide cost around Battle Lake?
A guide boat for 1–2 anglers runs $500–$500 for a full day. Rates are per boat for 1–2 anglers; extra anglers cost more.
Can you use a motor on Annie Battle Lake?
No. Gas and electric motors, powered augers and electronic fish finders are all banned on Annie Battle Lake in Glendalough State Park, and every pike and bass must be released.
What are the crappie rules on West Battle Lake?
West Battle Lake has a crappie limit of 5 a day, half the statewide limit. Stuart Lake has a 10-inch minimum for crappie.
Sources and photo credits
Photos: West Battle Lake 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0; Fall Colors on Annie Battle Lake - Glendalough State Park, Minnesota (23941086098), Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0; Long Lake (Stalker Lake Road), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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