Big McKenzie (Burnett, Washburn)

Big McKenzie Lake in Burnett and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin

This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version

Big McKenzie Lake is a pristine 1,129-acre drainage lake straddling Burnett and Washburn Counties in northwestern Wisconsin, featuring crystal clear moderately clear waters reaching a maximum depth of 71 feet with an average depth of 19 feet and 12 miles of scenic shoreline. The lake's bottom composition is 70% sand, 20% gravel, 5% rock, and 5% muck, creating excellent habitat structure with abundant underwater humps, drop-offs, and weed beds that hold fish. This exceptional fishery supports populations of Musky typically ranging 36 to 44 inches with trophy fish caught regularly, Walleye with special 18-inch minimum regulations and a three-fish bag limit, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and even Lake Sturgeon. The lake's clear water and varied depth structure from shallow bays to the 71-foot central hole make it ideal for all water sports including fishing, boating with no horsepower restrictions, water skiing, swimming, and kayaking, with one public boat landing located on the northeast shore off County Road E providing convenient access.

Located adjacent to the charming city of Spooner, known as Washburn County's Crossroads of the North with a population just over 2,500, Big McKenzie Lake offers convenient access to exceptional attractions and outdoor recreation. Spooner features the unique Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to canoe history, the Railroad Memories Museum showcasing the area's rich railroad heritage from the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad era, and the scenic Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad excursion train rides along the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Visitors can tour the Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery to see where Wisconsin's legendary walleye are raised, explore 21 miles of single-track mountain biking at Wildcat Trail, enjoy downtown Spooner's historic tin ceiling tour and unique shops including RC Gifts and The Copper Horse, sample local brews at Round Man Brewing Company, and experience summer events like the Heart of the North Rodeo and weekly farmers' markets. The area also provides access to over 100 miles of ATV trails, canoeing on the Namekagon and Yellow Rivers, and nearby Hayward's world-famous American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race.

This beautifully handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Big McKenzie Lake would make a stunning centerpiece in your Wisconsin lake home, cabin, or office, celebrating your connection to this northwestern Wisconsin treasure. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer of maple or birch that elegantly frames the lake's distinctive shape spanning two counties and 12 miles of intricate shoreline detail, while the water depths are represented through a captivating gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow 19-foot average areas to rich deep blue at the impressive 71-foot maximum depth in the central basin. Every underwater hump, drop-off, bay, and depth contour is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction, creating a stunning three-dimensional piece of wall art that beautifully captures the structure and natural beauty of this premier musky and walleye fishing destination.

Dimensions:

Small: 8"x12"

Medium: 12"x18"

Large: 16"x24"

Extra Large: 20"x30"

XX Large: 24"x36"

Gigantic 30"x45"

HD Extra Large: 20"x30" - 15 Layers

HD XX Large: 24"x36" - 15 Layers

HD Gigantic 30"x45" - 15 Layers

The difference between standard and HD maps is the number of layers. Standard maps have 1 land layer and 7 water layers. " The HD lake maps have 1 land layer and 14 water layers. So twice the detail. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, " XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. On the smaller sizes the depth change of the wood is too extreme and you end up losing detail."