| Birch Lake | |
| Coordinates: | 64.3164°N -146.6625°W |
| Area: | [1] |
| Pushpin Map: | Alaska#North America |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Birch Lake in Alaska, US |
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.[1] It is a popular spot for both fishing from boats and ice fishing in the winter.
Birch Lake State Recreation Site is a state park on the shores of Birch Lake. It is located on the Richardson Highway about southeast of Fairbanks.[2] 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.[3]