The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Birch Island Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Birch Island Lake
In Burnett County, Wisconsin, Birch Island Lake covers about 800 acres.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end with roughly 9.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 990 ft above sea level. Spooner is about 14 miles southeast. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 56 miles north.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- County
- Burnett County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Birch Island Lake in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Birch Island Lake
- Spoonerabout 14 mi southeast
- Sirenabout 15 mi southwest
- Shell Lakeabout 17 mi southeast
- Fredericabout 24 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 56 mi north
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Questions about Birch Island Lake
What fish are in Birch Island Lake?
Lakes like Birch Island Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Birch Island Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Birch Island Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Birch Island Lake?
Spooner is about 14 miles southeast; Siren is about 15 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Birch Island Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Birch Island Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
