Birch Lake (Sawyer County)
Birch Lake is a 364-acre lake on the Sawyer and Washburn county line near Birchwood. It is deep, with rock and gravel bottom and a public beach.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Common per DNR
Largemouth Bass
Common
Northern Pike
Common
Bluegill
Panfish common
Smallmouth Bass
Present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat launches (2)RampTwo public launches plus a public beach.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 (Sawyer County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Seasonal Power Toys Bait-TCKLNearby16878 W State Road 48, Birchwood, WI 54817(715) 354-3886Directions ↗
Local tips
- Max depth is 73 feet but the average is about 24, so most fish sit on the rock and gravel structure.
- Water clarity is low, so use darker or louder baits.
- Rinse gear. Rusty crayfish and mystery snails are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.