Birch Lake (Alaska) facts for kids
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 Birch Lake
Location in Alaska
Birch Lake
Location in North America
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| Location | Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 64°18′59″N 146°39′45″W / 64.31639°N 146.66250°W |
| Surface area | 340.3 hectares (841 acres) |
| Max. depth | 14.8 meters (49 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 218 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 mi (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.
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