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Birch Lake

πŸ“ Antrim County, Michigan

Birch Lake is a fishing water in Antrim County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

35
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout, 1.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Birch Lake (Antrim County) looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as largemouth bass, northern pike and rainbow trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 7, 2025
Last: Apr 7, 2025
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Birch Lake (Antrim County) Today

Fall fish at Birch Lake (Antrim County) are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Birch Lake (Antrim County) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for largemouth bass, northern pike and rainbow trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Birch Lake

Combined bite activity across all 35 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Smallmouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Rock BassNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
16 Stocking events
31,799 Fish stocked
3 Species
573d Since last stock
371d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 27,549
Walleye 3,000
Yellow Perch 1,250
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πŸ“‹ Birch Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,100 6.4"
Apr 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,249 6.4"
Apr 4, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.4"
Apr 11, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,950 6.9"
Oct 30, 2021 Yellow Perch 750 5.0"
Apr 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,950 6.1"
Nov 17, 2020 Walleye 600 8.0"
Oct 8, 2020 Yellow Perch 500 6.0"
Apr 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,800 6.7"
Nov 1, 2019 Walleye 600 4.0"
Oct 8, 2019 Walleye 600 5.9"
Apr 4, 2019 Rainbow Trout 3,250 6.4"
Oct 25, 2018 Walleye 700 7.1"
Apr 9, 2018 Rainbow Trout 3,200 5.7"
Oct 25, 2017 Walleye 500 7.1"
Apr 17, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,250 6.2"
Apr 18, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,949 6.5"
Nov 3, 2015 Walleye 800 7.1"
Apr 28, 2015 Rainbow Trout 3,097 6.6"
Oct 25, 2014 Walleye 800 7.0"
Apr 8, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,999 6.2"
Apr 18, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,000 6.7"
Mar 20, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,998 6.5"
Apr 12, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,950 6.2"
Apr 8, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,950 7.2"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 61 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Mar
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Walleye Northern Pike

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Birch Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Birch Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Antrim County boat launches.

Birch Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 8 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
231-922-5270
Record updated
April 2026
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