Todd County · 2,107 acres
Big Birch Lake homes for sale
Big Birch Lake covers about 2,107 acres in Todd County and reaches 81 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Sauk Centre, and there is public access at five points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Big Birch Lake
Big Birch Lake near Grey Eagle is 2,107 acres and reaches 81 feet deep. The DNR lists five public accesses, and the shoreline carries a mix of seasonal cabins and year-round homes.
Big Birch Lake is the third-largest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site, after Lake Osakis and Sauk Lake (Lake Osakis straddles the Douglas and Todd county line). Only about 30% of it is under 15 feet deep (the DNR's littoral zone, where most aquatic plants grow), so most of the lake is deeper open water.
From the middle of Big Birch Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Grey Eagle, 7 miles to Burtrum, and 10 miles to Sauk Centre. Janet's office in Alexandria is 31 miles to the west.
Big Birch Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,107 acres |
| Maximum depth | 81 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 30% |
| Shoreline | 15.2 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 5 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Todd County |
| Nearest town | Grey Eagle |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 38 mi to Grey Eagle, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 77-0084-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on Big Birch Lake are older seasonal cabins on small lots, and others are year-round homes with full basements and heated garages. Insurance, taxes, and financing differ between the two, so it pays to know which you are buying.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Big Birch Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Big Birch Lake is in Long Prairie, about 14 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Osakis (20 miles) and Villard (25 miles).
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
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Talk to Janet
What would make Big Birch Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Big Birch Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Big Birch Lake
Is there public access on Big Birch Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at five points on Big Birch Lake.
What fish are in Big Birch Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Big Birch Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 77-0084-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Big Birch Lake?
Big Birch Lake reaches 81 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,107 acres, with 15.2 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site.
Are homes on Big Birch Lake seasonal or year-round?
Both kinds are common, and the difference matters. Older cabins may lack insulation, a furnace, or a year-round water line, while newer homes are built for winter. Janet checks which category a property falls in before you tour it.
From the blog
Reading about Big Birch Lake
Lake, Cabin and Land
Big Birch and Little Birch: A Property Buyer's Map Check
Big Birch and Little Birch are separate lakes near Grey Eagle, and Little Birch is the deeper one. Compare lake numbers, access and parcel maps before buying.
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