Birch Lake is a lake in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.[2] The lake contains Arctic char, Arctic grayling, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and rainbow trout and has been stocked extensively since 1966.[1] It is a popular spot for both fishing from boats and ice fishing in the winter.[3]

Birch Lake
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Location	Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Coordinates	64°18′59″N 146°39′45″W
Surface area	340.3 hectares (841 acres)[1]
Max. depth	14.8 meters (49 ft)
Surface elevation	218 meters (715 ft)

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 mi (97 km) southeast of Fairbanks.[3] 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.[4]

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