Birch Lake (Antrim County)
A deep, clear Antrim County lake with a mix of northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The DNR also lists rainbow trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rocky points and drop-offs. Tubes, jigs and crankbaits.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Northeast shore launchPublicOne unpaved launch with a single skid pier and a vault toilet. Parking for about five vehicles. Recreation Passport required.Directions ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Birch Lake (Antrim County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Birch Lake (Antrim County) ↗Local tips
- The launch is small. Come early on summer weekends.
- Water gets deep (about 50 ft), so fish the drop-offs for smallmouth and walleye.
- Michigan Recreation Passport needed at the launch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.