Birch Island Lake vs Middle Mckenzie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Birch Island Lake and Middle Mckenzie Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
A
Birch Island Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 26.2 ft down.
A
Middle Mckenzie Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 62.3 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Birch Island Lake | Middle Mckenzie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 26.2 ft | 62.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13.7 µg/L | 12.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 768 acres | 527 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 3 | 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 (Birch Island Lake: 26.2 ft, Middle Mckenzie Lake: 62.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Birch Island Lake has fewer fish species than Middle Mckenzie Lake.