Cass County · lake · 280 acres
Birch Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Birch Lake is a lake in Cass County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 31, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
60°
11 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
73°
65°
16 mph
70%
Sun
Showers
74°
62°
14 mph
50%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | 3,100 | 15.01" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 3,100 | 16.17" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Buck Lake1.1 mi
- Elbow Lake1.0 mi
- Lime Lakes1.7 mi
- Elbow Lake1.6 mi
- Lewis Lake2.2 mi
- Lilly Lake2.5 mi
- Shavehead Lake2.5 mi
- Spatterdock Lake2.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Birch Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Birch Lake?+
Birch Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Cass County, Michigan, most recently on Mar 31, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Birch Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Birch Lake?+
Birch Lake is a lake in Cass County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Mar 31, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.