Todd County · 839 acres
Little Birch Lake homes for sale
Little Birch Lake covers about 839 acres in Todd County and reaches 89 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Sauk Centre, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Little Birch Lake
Little Birch Lake sits just west of Big Birch near Grey Eagle and is deeper than its bigger neighbor at 89 feet. It is 839 acres with one DNR concrete ramp.
Little Birch Lake is the fifth-largest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. Only about 33% 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 Little Birch Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Grey Eagle, 8 miles to Burtrum, and 8 miles to Sauk Centre. Janet's office in Alexandria is 29 miles to the west.
Little Birch Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 839 acres |
| Maximum depth | 89 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 33% |
| Shoreline | 8.6 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Todd County |
| Nearest town | Grey Eagle |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 38 mi to Grey Eagle, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 77-0089-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreland rules on Little Birch Lake follow the lake's DNR classification and the Todd County ordinance, which set setbacks and lot widths. Check those before planning an addition or a rebuild near the water.
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 Little Birch Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Little Birch Lake is in Long Prairie, about 14 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Osakis (19 miles) and Villard (23 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 Little Birch Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Little 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 Little Birch Lake
Is there public access on Little Birch Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Little Birch Lake.
What fish are in Little Birch Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Little Birch Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 77-0089-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Little Birch Lake?
Little Birch Lake reaches 89 feet at its deepest and covers about 839 acres, with 8.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site.
How fast do Little Birch Lake properties sell?
Lakeshore is limited, so good properties can move quickly in spring and summer. Rather than quote an average, Janet will pull the current sold and active data for Little Birch Lake when you ask.
From the blog
Reading about Little 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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