Today on McKenzie
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat McKenzie is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.8
MuskyAbundant · stocked9.2
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthPresent4.2How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew McKenzie on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 564 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9" |
| 2022 | 11,215 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" |
| 2021 | 207 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2020 | 12,401 walleye large fingerling, 6.94" |
| 2019 | 300 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.6" |
The DNR has 48 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on McKenzie
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Catches & reportsLakes near McKenzie
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle McKenzie LakeBurnett | 1.7 | 530 | 45 ft |
| Bass LakeWashburn | 2 | 144 | 31 ft |
| Dubois LakeBurnett | 2.1 | 71 | 25 ft |
| Lindy LakeBurnett | 2.5 | 56 | 14 ft |
| Deer LakeWashburn | 2.9 | 102 | 19 ft |
| Wilkerson LakeWashburn | 3 | 86 | 8 ft |
| Benoit LakeBurnett | 3.2 | 297 | 41 ft |
| Lipsett LakeBurnett | 3.2 | 393 | 24 ft |
McKenzie questions
How deep is McKenzie Lake?
McKenzie Lake is 71 feet at its deepest, and 19 feet deep on average. It covers 1,129 acres.
What fish are in McKenzie Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (abundant), northern pike (abundant), walleye (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (present) and sturgeon (present).
Where is the boat launch on McKenzie Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish McKenzie Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on McKenzie Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is McKenzie Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 564 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.