Birches Boat Area

Area Status: Open

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie is north of Minnesota State Highway 2. Birches boat site is on the eastern shore of the lake. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, bass and panfish are found in this lake.

At a Glance

Fees:	None
Open Season:	January - December
Usage:	Light
Closest Towns:	Deer River and Bena
Water:	None
Operated By:	Operated by the Forest Service
Information Center:	Deer River Ranger District Phone: 218-246-2123

General Information

Directions: Aproximately 14 miles north of Bena

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie is north of Minnesota State Highway 2. Birches boat site is on the eastern shore of the lake. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, bass and panfish are found in this lake.

Fishing Mode	Boat, dock
Fish Species	Northern pike, walleye, cisco, perch and other panfish
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Interpretive Areas

The Mississippi River flows out of Cass Lake here at Bimizii and continues east across the center of the Forest. This site ties cultural and natural resources together. Set up camp, throw a line in at the fishing pier or start your canoe journey down the river. Great wildlife viewing!

Boating - Motorized

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie is north of Minnesota State Highway 2. Birches boat site is on the eastern shore of the lake. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, bass and panfish are found in this lake.

Trailer Parking	Yes
Launch Ramps	Yes
Type of Craft	Any
Fuel availability	No
Marina/Mooring	No
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Boating - Non-Motorized

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie is north of Minnesota State Highway 2. Birches boat site is on the eastern shore of the lake. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, bass and panfish are found in this lake.