The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Birch Lake
Osage County, Oklahoma · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Birch Lake
Birch Lake spreads over about 900 acres in Osage County, Oklahoma.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 15.1 miles of shoreline. At about 750 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Barnsdall, is about 1.6 miles north. The closest city is Tulsa, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 750 ft
- County
- Osage County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in Oklahoma, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
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 7:00 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Birch Lake
- Barnsdallabout 1.6 mi north
- Pawhuskaabout 12 mi northwest
- Hominyabout 12 mi southwest
- Skiatookabout 14 mi southeast
- Tulsanearest city, about 27 mi south
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Questions about Birch Lake
What fish are in Birch Lake?
Lakes like Birch Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Birch 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 Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 15.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Birch Lake?
Barnsdall is about 1.6 miles north; Pawhuska is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Birch Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Birch Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
