Big Mckenzie Lake vs Lipsett Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Mckenzie Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lipsett Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Big Mckenzie Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 33.6 ft down.
A
Lipsett Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 29.5 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Mckenzie Lake | Lipsett Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 33.6 ft | 29.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | 21.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 71 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 393 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Big Mckenzie Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lipsett Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 33.6 ft vs 29.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Big Mckenzie Lake also leads with 7 species.