Birch Lake (Oneida County)
Birch Lake is a 198 acre lake in Oneida County, about 10 miles from Minocqua. It holds muskie, walleye, bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public access near South Shore and Lakewood roadsPublicPublic access reported by Lake-Link. Check the site before you haul a trailer.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Birch Lake (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Birch Lake (Oneida County) ↗Local tips
- Bottom is mostly sand with some muck and gravel. Fish the gravel for walleye.
- Rusty crayfish are present. Clean and drain your boat.
- Minocqua has guides and tackle shops if you want local help.
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