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Birch Lake (Alaska)

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Lake in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States

Birch Lake
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LocationFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Coordinates64°18′59″N 146°39′45″W / 64.31639°N 146.66250°W / 64.31639; -146.66250
Surface area340.3 hectares (841 acres)
Max. depth14.8 meters (49 ft)
Surface elevation218 meters (715 ft)

Birch Lake is a lake in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. The lake contains Arctic char, Arctic grayling, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and rainbow trout and has been stocked extensively since 1966. It is a popular spot for both fishing from boats and ice fishing in the winter.

Recreation site

Birch Lake State Recreation Site is a 48-acre (19 ha) state park on the shores of Birch Lake. It is located on the Richardson Highway about 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Fairbanks. It features a small campground, boat launch, and swimming and picnic areas. Immediately adjacent to it is a military recreation site operated by the Air Force.

References

  1. ^ ADF&G Lakes Database, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birch Lake (Alaska)
  3. ^ Birch Lake SRS Alaska Department of Natural Resources
  4. The Milepost, 2018 edition, page 445 ISBN 9781892154378


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