ELLA News & Events
Annual Membership Dues $30
Dues can be paid online through PayPal with a credit card. If you have any name, address, phone or email changes, please submit them through the Directory Changes page. Thank you for your support! You may email eaglelakeotc@gmail.com with any questions.
ELLA
PO Box 22
Battle Lake, MN 56515
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Official Ice Off - 04/17/2026
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Upcoming 2026 Events
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June 13 - Director's Meeting
June 27 - Annual ELLA Membership Meeting
July 4 - Boat Parade (July 5 as backup date)
August 22 - Director's Meeting
Eagle Lake News
Ditch Clean Up April 2026
April cool & wet weather and busy schedules didn't stop the crew of:
Ruth Gallagher & John Kiefat
Tam Fjoslien
Bob & Jackie Franklin
Dean Johnson
Craig & Karen Andrews & Granddaughter Kennedy
Thanks to all those that helped!
Membership
We invite you to become a member of the Eagle Lake Lakeshore Association (ELLA).
Help us support Eagle Lake for the next generations to come!
An annual general membership meeting is held during the month of June.
Watch for local signs, web site announcements, email notifications and flyer in your door.
$30 annual membership dues - January 1 through December 31
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Please fill out the Directory Form so we have your current information.
Officers and Board Members
President
Vice President
Rick Peterson
Ryan Rettig
Secretary
DuWayne Witt
Membership
Craig Andrews
Treasurer
Cory Wrenn
Social Chairperson
Karen Andrews
East Directors
Tony Wright
Bob Finley
West Directors
Gary Johnson
Karen Johnson
South Directors
Gayle Harrington
Mary Ann Wiedeman
North Directors
Jackie Franklin
Vicky Severson
Our Projects
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Installed a well at the public access for local fire departments
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Installed and maintain street lights at the north and south entrances of Eagle Lake from Hwy 78
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Install an I-LID security camera at the public access to help prevent AIS
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Walleye stocking, working together with DNR
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Conduct awareness programs to preserve lake quality
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Organize and sponsor annual boat parade on July 4th
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Annual spring trash pickup around Eagle Lake
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Host activities to bring our lake community together
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Maintain directory of Eagle Lake community and distribute to members and emergency/law enforcement departments
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Maintain website for distribution of current information about Eagle Lake and the Association
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Provide a platform for Eagle Lake concerns
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Maintain a strong relationship and projects with Eagle Lake Township
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No parking signs on S Eagle Lake Rd by the park
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Digital speed awareness sign on S Eagle Lake Rd
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Member of the Minnesota Lakes Association
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Supports Eagle Lake Improvement District (ELID) that is responsible for:
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Monthly water clarity monitoring
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Monitor and maintains the outlet drain to help prevent high lake water levels
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Provides additional water and weed testing to be proactive in the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
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Member of the Ottertail County Lakes Association (COLA)
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Information Links
Water Clarity Secchi Disk Average
and
Ice On & Off History
Year Clarity Ice Off Ice On
1992Â Â Â Â 13'Â
1993Â Â Â Â 17'
1994Â Â Â Â 18'
1995Â Â Â Â 15'
1996Â Â Â Â 19'
1997Â Â Â Â 19'
1998Â Â Â Â 18'
1999Â Â Â Â 18'
Year Clarity Ice Off Ice On
2000Â Â Â Â 16'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
2001Â Â Â Â 18'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/27Â Â Â Â Â 12/20
2002Â Â Â Â 18'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/16Â Â Â Â Â 12/03
2003Â Â Â Â 20'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/15Â Â Â Â Â 12/02
2004Â Â Â Â Â 21'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/12Â Â Â Â Â 12/14
2005Â Â Â Â 17'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/11Â Â Â Â 11/30
2006Â Â Â Â 22'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/10Â Â Â Â 12/01
2007Â Â Â Â 19'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/20Â Â Â Â Â 12/02
2008Â Â Â Â 19.6"Â Â Â Â Â Â 05/03Â Â Â Â 12/04
2009Â Â Â Â 18'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04/23Â Â Â Â 12/10
Year Clarity Ice Off Ice On
2010 16.8' 04/02 11/27
2011 18.6' 04/26 12/06
2012 18.7' 03/20 12/10
2013 17.4' 05/12 11/28
2014 16.5' 04/27 11/25
2015 19.8' 04/12 12/20
2016 20' 03/30 12/10
2017 22.2' 04/04 12/14
2018 21.11' 05/02 12/08
2019 24.8' 04/25 12/03
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Year Clarity Ice Off Ice On
2020 19' 04/23 12/19
2021 20' 04/02 12/20
2022 26' 05/04 12/04
2023 25' 05/01 01/04/2024
2024 25' 03/16 12/12
2025 21.6" 04/15 12/08
2026 04/17 ______
