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White Birch Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, clear water

113Acres
27ftMax depth
1Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What White Birch is best for

DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.4
WalleyeCommon7.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthPresent3.9
SmallmouthPresent3.9
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 27 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessUp North Traders Bait, Tackle & Pellet Stoves2977 Main St, Sayner, WI 54560 · (715) 542-278810.5 mi · about 16 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 50% · gravel 20% · muck 20% · rock 10%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
Lake groupBallard, Irving, White Birch Lakes Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
28 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2"
2023
28 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9"
2022
31 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.8"
2018
29 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.6"
2017
18 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.8"

The DNR has 23 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 17")

Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near White Birch

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Ballard LakeVilas1.250525 ft
Partridge LakeVilas1.423419 ft
Lone Tree LakeVilas1.512116 ft
Little Star LakeVilas2.2939 ft
Irving LakeVilas2.44038 ft
Frank LakeVilas2.514124 ft
Nixon LakeVilas2.81105 ft
Star LakeVilas31,20668 ft

White Birch questions

How deep is White Birch Lake?

White Birch Lake is 27 feet at its deepest. It covers 113 acres.

What fish are in White Birch Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).

Where is the boat launch on White Birch Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Birch Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on White Birch Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is White Birch Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 28 muskellunge (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.