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White Birch Lake

Plum Lake, Wisconsin — Vilas County.

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113Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 69885762).

Location & fast facts

Where White Birch Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks White Birch Lake.

Fast facts

About White Birch Lake

  • County: Vilas
  • Town: Plum Lake
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 224 mi from Milwaukee and 77 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Walleye, Musky, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass
  • Camping. 47 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

27 ftMaximum depth
117Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Musky (common), Panfish (common), Walleye (common), Largemouth Bass (present), Smallmouth Bass (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Cool - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for White Birch Lake (WBIC 2340500); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

White Birch Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

White Birch Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1White Birch Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Plum Lake

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 69885762), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near White Birch Lake

We found 47 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of White Birch Lake, 14 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.0647, -89.5235). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for White Birch Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at White Birch Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    White Birch Lake AccessPlum LakeNHAL Recreation Team LeaderCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating46.0602, -89.5270

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about White Birch Lake

    How big is White Birch Lake?

    White Birch Lake covers about 113 acres in Plum Lake, Wisconsin (Vilas County).

    How deep is White Birch Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 27 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in White Birch Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on White Birch Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near White Birch Lake?

    Yes. We list 47 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 14 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on White Birch Lake?

    White Birch Lake touches Plum Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

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