Big Mckenzie Lake vs Middle Mckenzie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Mckenzie Lake and Middle Mckenzie Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Big Mckenzie Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 33.6 ft down.
A
Middle Mckenzie Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 62.3 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Mckenzie Lake | Middle Mckenzie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 33.6 ft | 62.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | 12.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 71 ft | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 527 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
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Big Mckenzie Lake: 33.6 ft, Middle Mckenzie Lake: 62.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Big Mckenzie Lake supports more documented fish species.