Birch Lake near 45.1528, -93.9286 is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Birch Lake covers about 98.7 acres, reaches a recorded 31 feet and holds about 931 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Birch Lake
Birch Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Birch Lake
Fish reported from Birch Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, and yellow bullhead.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Birch Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Birch Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Birch Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Birch Lake
On a first trip to Birch Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Birch Lake
Spring at Birch Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Birch Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.