Lake

McKenzie Lake

Burnett / Washburn, Wisconsin

McKenzie Lake is a 1,129-acre lake in Burnett and Washburn counties near Spooner with a maximum depth of about 71 feet and mostly sand bottom. Lake-Link lists musky, panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye.

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Surface area1,129 acres

Max depth71 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Bluegill●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Northern Pike●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Walleye●●○○○

Listed by Lake-Link

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

McKenzie Lake public boat launchPublic
Lake-Link lists a public launchDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

McKenzie Bait & Tackle Co.Nearby
Directions ↗
Wild Bill's Sporting GoodsNearby
Webster, WI(715) 866-4220 Directions ↗
Feit's BackWood's Beer & BaitNearby
Siren, WI(715) 689-2268 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near McKenzie Lake ↗

Local tips

Sandy bottom with clear water: fish deeper structure and low light
Fish can be spooky in clear water
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.