Birch Island
A 7-acre lake near Oak Terrace in Hennepin County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1981.
Fish Species (3)
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 168.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1981 | 168.20 | - | 0.17 lbs |
| Jul 29, 1981 | 3.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 17.4 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1981 | 17.40 | - | 0.51 lbs |
| Jul 29, 1981 | 2.00 | - | 0.55 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981
Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 32.8 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1981 | 74.00 | - | 0.09 lbs |
| Jul 29, 1981 | 32.80 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 22, 1992ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
July 22, 1992ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
July 22, 1992ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
ONLY FHM WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Birch Island?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish in Birch Island. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Birch Island?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Birch Island. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Birch Island?
Birch Island has a maximum depth of 21 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Birch Island last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Birch Island is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Birch Island have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Birch Island in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 7.26 acres
- Max Depth
- 21 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.42 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed