Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night McKenzie Lake fishing
McKenzie Lake fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike and Lake Sturgeon. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.5 in
- Surface acres
- 1,119.4
Fish at McKenzie Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Lake Sturgeon Confirmed present How McKenzie Lake is stocked
About 107 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
25,449
Fish stocked in 2011
1,185
Fish stocked in 2012
11,850
Fish stocked in 2013
21,520
Fish stocked in 2014
11,287
Fish stocked in 2015
592
Fish stocked in 2016
11,554
Fish stocked in 2017
118
Fish stocked in 2018
11,285
Fish stocked in 2019
300
Fish stocked in 2020
12,401
Fish stocked in 2021
207
Fish stocked in 2022
11,215
Fish stocked in 2023
564
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 564 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 11,215 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 207 | 13.9 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 12,401 | 6.94 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 300 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 11,285 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 118 | 12.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 6,474 | 7.45 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 5,080 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 592 | 11.95 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 11,287 | 6.23 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 20,335 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,185 | 11.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 11,850 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,185 | 10 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 396 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 25,053 | 3.13 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Casey, WI
McKenzie Lake's single boat ramp, listed by the DNR under 'Big McKenzie Lake,' is a concrete ramp off Hwy E in the Town of Casey with no dock or restroom and back-in access only. DNR notes the shoreline is mostly private and well developed.
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Common questions
What fish are at McKenzie Lake?
Fishing McKenzie Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 6 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2023, averaging 12.1 in. Northern Pike and Lake Sturgeon are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is McKenzie Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2023. About 107 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at McKenzie Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Walleye average 6 in. Muskellunge average 12.1 in.
How do you get on McKenzie Lake?
The nearest town is Casey, WI. McKenzie Lake's single boat ramp, listed by the DNR under 'Big McKenzie Lake,' is a concrete ramp off Hwy E in the Town of Casey with no dock or restroom and back-in access only. DNR notes the shoreline is mostly private and well developed.
Which lakes near McKenzie Lake were stocked more recently?
Middle McKenzie Lake (1.7 mi), Lipsett Lake (3.2 mi), Rooney Lake (3.4 mi), Sand Lake (6.5 mi), and Big Sand Lake (10.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Middle McKenzie Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Lipsett Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge, Rooney Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Sand Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Big Sand Lake is also stocked with Walleye.