Birch
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86011600
14 Surveys
98.7
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
8.7 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
6
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Birch. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.4 | 0.75 lb | 8 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.16 lb | 14 |
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.23 lb | 11 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 1.38 lb | 12 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 36.5 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.14 lb | 73 |
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 28.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.08 lb | 84 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.28 lb | 2 |
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.35 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 27.0 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.25 lb | 81 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.38 lb | 8 |
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.39 lb | 9 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.18 lb | 17 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Birch. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Birch
- Weather forecast for Birch — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.1529°N, 93.9285°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.