Yellow Birch Lake

   Yellow Birch Lake is conveniently located right in Eagle River. The lake is the only one on the Eagle River Chain that has a mostly sand bottom which makes it nicer for swimming than the other lakes on the chain. The shallow nutrient rich waters of Yellow Birch make for good fishing. Yellow Birch Lake is a 190-plus-acre lake right in Eagle River, known on the chain for having a mostly sand bottom that makes it especially nice for swimming. Its shallow, nutrient-rich waters support good weedgrowth and a healthy fish community, while the sandy stretches near shore give many properties beach-like frontage. The location in town means quick access to restaurants, shops, and marinas, but the lake itself is a bit less wide-open than some larger neighbors, giving it a cozy, in-town bay feel. It lies right in Eagle River and is known on the chain for its mostly sand bottom, which makes many shorelines especially inviting for swimming and wading. It's a natural fit for owners who want an easy walk-or-quick-boat ride to town amenities while still enjoying full chain boating and multi-species fishing from their dock. Buyers who choose Yellow Birch usually want a chain lake with better-than-average swimming, an easy hop to in-town amenities, and the ability to reach the rest of the system without long runs.