What Fish Are in Birch Lake?
Birch Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Birch Lake
Birch Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 45 feet across 1,267 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 14 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,267 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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