Birch

Cass County

Near Remer

DOW: 11001700

Yellow PerchGood · 66Black CrappieGood · 62BluegillAverage · 47

A 276-acre lake near Remer in Cass County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (9)

Yellow Perch

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.44 lbs

Catch rate: 3.6 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	0.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	3.60	-	0.44 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1978	6.75	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per gill net · typical 0.6–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	1.40	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1985	0.33	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 7, 1978	3.25	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 47

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	5.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	2.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1978	2.33	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 47

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	0.40	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1985	1.17	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 7, 1978	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 44

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.66 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	1.40	-	0.66 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1978	0.17	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 7, 1978	1.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	0.67	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	0.80	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1978	0.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 42

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.18 lbs

Catch rate: 8.4 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	8.40	-	1.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1985	0.67	-	1.35 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 7, 1978	14.00	-	1.71 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1978	0.33	-	1.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1985	0.17	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	1.80	-	0.62 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1978	1.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 5, 1985BIRCH LAKE HAS HIGH N PIKE POPULATION WHICH ARE MOSTLY SMALL FISH. CENTRARCHID NUMBERS ARE BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS AND ARE MOSTLY SMALL FISH ALS…

BIRCH LAKE HAS HIGH N PIKE POPULATION WHICH ARE MOSTLY SMALL FISH. CENTRARCHID NUMBERS ARE BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS AND ARE MOSTLY SMALL FISH ALSO. PERCH POP ALSO BELOW STATE AND LOCAL AVGS.

August 7, 1978N Pike population is very high at the present time. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

N Pike population is very high at the present time. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Birch?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass in Birch. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Birch?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Birch. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Birch?

Birch has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Birch last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Birch is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Birch have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Birch in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Birch?

No — Birch has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.