Birch
A 99-acre lake near Buffalo in Wright County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1973.
Fish Species (9)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.7 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 5.67 | - | 0.18 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 27.0 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 27.00 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 0.67 | - | 0.28 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1973 | 1.00 | - | 0.35 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–18 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 7.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1973 | 3.67 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 6.00 | - | 1.38 lbs |
White Crappie
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1973 | 2.67 | - | 0.75 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 28.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 36.50 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1973 | 28.00 | - | 0.08 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1973 | 4.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1973 | 3.00 | - | 0.39 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 18, 1973Northern Pike, Bluegills, Black Crappies, Pumpkinseed, and Black Bullheads are present in numbers higher than state average. Bluegills and Black Crapp…
Northern Pike, Bluegills, Black Crappies, Pumpkinseed, and Black Bullheads are present in numbers higher than state average. Bluegills and Black Crappies are good sized. Small Largemouth Bass (young-of-year) were found in shoreline seining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Birch?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, and Northern Pike in Birch. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Birch?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Birch. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Birch?
Birch has a maximum depth of 26 feet and a mean depth of 8.7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Birch last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Birch is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Birch have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Birch 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
- 98.7 acres
- Max Depth
- 26 ft
- Mean Depth
- 8.7 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.73 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed