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Frequently Asked Questions About Birch Lake, MN
- How big is Birch Lake?
- How deep is Birch Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Birch Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Birch Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Birch Lake area?
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- What is the average air temp for Birch Lake?
How big is Birch Lake?
How deep is Birch Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Birch Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Logperch and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Birch Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Birch Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Birch Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Birch Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Birch Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Birch Lake is a 151 acre lake located four miles northeast of the City of Big Lake in Sherburne County. It has a maximum depth of 18 feet and a small watershed. Land use in the watershed is primarily forest and wetlands. Birch has a history of winterkills, but winter aeration has been used in recent years to prevent winterkill. A public access is located on the west side of the lake. Anglers can expect good fishing for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. The last survey was in 2004.
Emergent and floating-leaf vegetation were widespread, primarily cattail and waterlilies. Submerged vegetation was not surveyed in 2019 but was abundant. Water clarity was moderate; Secchi depth was 7.0 feet on June 10. Dissolved oxygen was adequate to support fish to 16 feet.
Northern Pike numbers were the highest recorded and just above the expected range of values for lakes similar to Birch. Northern Pike ranged in length from 15.8 to 32.1 inches with an average length and weight of 23.9 inches and 3.1 pounds. Nineteen percent of pike were 26 inches or longer and seven percent were 30 inches or more.
Largemouth Bass were sampled by day-time electrofishing on May 23. The catch rate (58/hour) was well above 2004 results (21/hour), and above the Sauk Rapids average of 43/hour. Lengths ranged from 5.4 to 21.7 inches with an average length of 12.5 inches. Forty-four percent of Largemouth Bass were 15 inches or longer.
Only one Walleye was sampled during the survey. Walleye stocking was discontinued after 2004 due to poor fry survival and low net catches after fingerling stocking.
Bluegill numbers were above the expected range of values for similar lakes, but well below 2004 results. Bluegill were small; lengths ranged from 2.7 to 7.5 inches with an average length of 5.3 inches. Black Crappie numbers were within the expected range of values, but lower than 2004 results and the long term average. Black Crappie were small; lengths ranged from 4.5 to 10.2 inches with an average length of 6.9 inches. Only two percent of crappies were 10 inches or longer.
Other species captured included: Common Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Birch Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake Ann | 3.4 mi | 183 | 26 ft |
| Eagle Lake | 3.8 mi | 462 | 18 ft |
| Rice Lake | 4.2 mi | 12 | |
| Lake Mitchell | 4.8 mi | 170 | 33 ft |
| Big Lake | 4.9 mi | 254 | 48 ft |
| Blacks Lake | 5.3 mi | 17 | |
| Thompson Lake | 5.4 mi | 84 | 22 ft |
| Orono Lake | 5.7 mi | 301 | 18 ft |
| Lake Josephine | 5.8 mi | 35 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.9 mi | 22 |
