2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
56411.9 in average
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McKenzie Lake
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McKenzie LakeBurnett County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 82% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 71-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at McKenzie Lake
Fishery
Notable species
MuskyNorthern PikeWalleyeLargemouth BassPanfishSmallmouth BassSturgeon
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 86 catches on McKenzie Lake via Fishbrain — 4 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 3, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Walleye
- Muskellunge
- Bluegill
- Rock bass
20 of the 86 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 86 logged catches, 48 carry a month and 35 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2026 had the most reports (9).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2023, when 564 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2022
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
11,2156.6 in average
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
20713.9 in average
2020
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
12,4016.9 in average
2019
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
30012.6 in average
2018
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
11,2856.2 in average
2017
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
11812.8 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
6,4747.5 in average
2016
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
5,0806.9 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
59211.9 in average
2014
WalleyeMississippi Headwaters · Large Fingerling
11,2876.2 in average
2013
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,18511.5 in average
Showing the 12 most recent records from 17 published entries.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
McKenzie Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
68°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Big McKenzie Lake - Deep Hole.
Sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 1986
Clear, low-algae water — summer clarity of 10 ft is clearer than most monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 7 volunteer readings.47Mesotrophic5-yr summer TSI
Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — some algae and plant growth through the season.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
10 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (3 readings)
ClearDeclining — down ~31% vs earlier years
Clearer than 56% of 593 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
4.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (4 readings)
LowWorsening — up ~75% vs earlier years
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
17 µg/LLatest single sample · 2025-08-07
LowLow phosphorus means light plant/algae growth pressure.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.0 ft (3) | 4.5 µg/L (4) | 17.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2023 | 9.0 ft (4) | 9.3 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2022 | 9.5 ft (5) | 9.0 µg/L (4) | — |
| 2021 | 16.5 ft (1) | 3.3 µg/L (3) | 13.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2020 | — | 4.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 12.8 ft (2) | 5.8 µg/L (4) | — |
| 2018 | 12.0 ft (5) | 2.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 12.1 ft (2) | 4.0 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2016 | 9.3 ft (3) | 8.7 µg/L (3) | — |
| 2015 | 13.3 ft (4) | 4.5 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 6 ft (2025-08-28), chlorophyll-a 2 µg/L (2026-06-22), and total phosphorus 17 µg/L (2025-08-07).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Big McKenzie Lake - Deep HoleStation 663129 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps2 converted map sheetsView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
McKenzie Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
McKenzie Lake · sheet 1
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Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2706800 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
1,129surface acres
71max depth feet
1public access points
45.9183, -92.0385latitude, longitude
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Boat launchAccess45.93089, -92.03248Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is McKenzie Lake?
McKenzie Lake is 71 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 19 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of McKenzie Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of McKenzie Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the McKenzie Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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