Birch Island Lake

Burnett, Wisconsin

Birch Island Lake is a very clear 768-acre Burnett County lake with a maximum depth of only 13 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass as abundant and panfish and northern pike as common.

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Surface area768 acres

Max depth13 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Listed as abundant by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Birch Island Lake public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	15 in (no 20-24 in; 1 over 24 in)	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027; catch/release year-round	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Wild Bill's Sporting GoodsNearby
26798 Lakeland Ave N, Webster, WI 54893(715) 866-4220 Directions ↗
Big Mike's Outdoor Sports ShopNearby
6659 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872(715) 349-2400 Directions ↗
Joel's Bait & TackleNearby
24107 State Road 35, Siren, WI 54872(715) 349-2888 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Shallow lake: weeds and wood cover hold bass
Clear water: natural colors and light line
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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