The main predator species in Birch Lake are smallmouth bass and walleye. The lake has excellent cover for the fish, from all the downed trees on shore to the sharp drop-offs that lead into deep water.

It's just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, but Birch's On The Lake has a room that feels like you're literally, on the lake. "People will sit here longer, they'll sit over two hours, and just ...

Birch's on the Lake serving up summer favorites The supper club is holding a Mother's Day brunch buffet and dinner special on Sunday, May 14. To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app.

Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse and Supper Club is a family-owned restaurant that offers some spectacular views of Long Lake. The owner, Burt Joseph, brings some of their brunch options.