Birchdale Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Little Pine. DNR lake ID 18017500.
Birchdale Lake is a 450-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Little Pine. Summer water clarity averages 4.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18017500 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Little Pine |
| Surface area | 450 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.1 ft through 2022 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2022: clarity 4.1 ft.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Birchdale Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 6 mi East of Emily on Crow Wing Co. Rd. #1, then 1.5 miles South on Crow Wing Co. Rd. #106. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Lows Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Duck Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Mud Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Island Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Moulton Lake 3.6 mi, Aitkin County
- Mary Lake 3.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ross Lake 3.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Twin Lake 4.3 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Birchdale Lake
How big is Birchdale Lake?
Birchdale Lake covers about 450 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Birchdale Lake?
Summer water clarity on Birchdale Lake averages 4.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2022.
Does Birchdale Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Birchdale Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Birchdale Lake?
Birchdale Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Birchdale Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Birchdale Lake?
Homes on Birchdale Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Birchdale Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Birchdale Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, and summer clarity around 4.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Birchdale Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Birchdale Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Birchdale Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.