McKenzie Lake

McKenzie Lake is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota. McKenzie Lake covers about 89.2 acres, reaches a recorded 17 feet and holds about 486 acre-feet.

What to Expect at McKenzie Lake

McKenzie Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at McKenzie Lake

Fish reported from McKenzie Lake include black crappie, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at McKenzie, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at McKenzie, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for McKenzie Lake

On a first trip to McKenzie, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish McKenzie Lake

Spring at McKenzie is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at McKenzie can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.