Crooked Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
Visit Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Crooked Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Crooked Lake, MN
- How big is Crooked Lake?
- How deep is Crooked Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Crooked Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Crooked Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Crooked Lake area?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Crooked Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Crooked Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Crooked Lake?
How big is Crooked Lake?
How deep is Crooked Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Crooked Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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What are the fishing regulations for Crooked Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Crooked Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Crooked Lake was conducted on July 22nd and 29th, 2021 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 14 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, a 15-foot seine was used at one station, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at four stations. Nearshore sampling captured 17 species of fish including five species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass) and none that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from an August 24th, 2020 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Fathead Minnow). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates Crooked Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Leech Lake River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Crooked Lake?
Are there any state parks near Crooked Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Crooked Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Welch Lake | 1.0 mi | 195 | 59 ft |
| Faherty Lake | 1.6 mi | 20 | |
| Portage Lake | 2.9 mi | 361 | 65 ft |
| Portage Lake | 2.9 mi | 361 | 65 ft |
| Portage Lake | 2.9 mi | 361 | 65 ft |
| Little Moss Lake | 3.2 mi | 89 | |
| Lake Thirteen | 3.5 mi | 555 | 50 ft |
| Little Twin Lake | 4.0 mi | 112 | 30 ft |
| Swamp Lake | 4.1 mi | 600 | 36 ft |
| Hessie Lake | 4.2 mi | 35 |
