Otter Tail County · 5,615 acres
West Battle Lake homes for sale
Homes on West Battle Lake sit in Otter Tail County near Battle Lake. The lake is about 5,615 acres, 108 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge, and there is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About West Battle Lake
West Battle Lake has the city of Battle Lake on its north shore and is 5,615 acres and 108 feet deep. Muskellunge, walleye and northern pike are on the DNR species list.
West Battle Lake is the second-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, after Otter Tail Lake. About 44% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of West Battle Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Battle Lake. Janet's office in Alexandria is 31 miles to the southeast.
West Battle Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 5,615 acres |
| Maximum depth | 108 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 44% |
| Shoreline | 17.1 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Nearest town | Battle Lake |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 40 mi to Battle Lake, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0239-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on West Battle Lake are older seasonal cabins on small lots, and others are year-round homes with full basements and heated garages. Insurance, taxes, and financing differ between the two, so it pays to know which you are buying.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near West Battle Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to West Battle Lake is in Henning, about 10 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Fergus Falls (18 miles) and Alexandria (22 miles).
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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Talk to Janet
What would make West Battle Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on West Battle Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about West Battle Lake
Is there public access on West Battle Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on West Battle Lake.
What fish are in West Battle Lake?
The DNR's surveys of West Battle Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 56-0239-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is West Battle Lake?
West Battle Lake reaches 108 feet at its deepest and covers about 5,615 acres, with 17.1 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
Are homes on West Battle Lake seasonal or year-round?
Both kinds are common, and the difference matters. Older cabins may lack insulation, a furnace, or a year-round water line, while newer homes are built for winter. Janet checks which category a property falls in before you tour it.
Ready when you are
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