Crooked Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 2-4 PM. SEE MORE
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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?
- Are there places to stay in the Crooked Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Crooked Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near 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 Central Mudminnow, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Crooked Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Crooked Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Crooked Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Crooked Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Crooked Lake is located approximately twenty miles northeast of Finland, MN. There is a public access with a concrete ramp on the north side the eastern basin. The standard survey was conducted to monitor the fish community in Crooked Lake and to evaluate the Walleye fingerling stocking.
Zooplankton sampling was also completed during the standard survey to monitor the lake after Zebra Mussels were first reported in 2014 and to provide baseline data about the community composition and abundance. Samples collected in August 2019 did not contain any Zebra Mussels. The lake remains listed as infested despite no additional detections of Zebra Mussels in any sampling efforts since the initial report.
A total of 43 Walleye were caught in the gill nets and was within the normal range compared to similar lakes, but was lower than the previous four surveys. The average size of Walleye was 15.5 inches and 1.5 pounds. Forty-five percent of the catch was over 16 inches long. The largest Walleye caught was 24.6 inches long and weighed 4.7 pounds. Growth was average for the area and recruitment is consistent with only one year class absent in the last ten years. Stocking of 193 pounds of Walleye fingerlings occurs for two consecutive years out of every four years, the most recent stockings were in the falls of 2018 and 2019. Results from this survey are similar to previous investigations that have determined natural reproduction contributes more to the population than stocking.
Smallmouth Bass were sampled at average numbers for similar lakes in the area and comparable to the previous two surveys on the lake. Bass size structure was good with fish over 18 inches long present and an average size of 15 inches and 1.9 pounds. Natural reproduction is able to maintain the population with only two year classes absent over the last ten years.
The Northern Pike catch was within the normal range for similar lakes and higher than the four most recent investigations. A total of 38 pike were caught and average size was 22.5 inches and 2.9 pounds with 24% of the catch greater than 26 inches. Growth of Northern Pike was fast for the area, and natural reproduction currently sustains the population with eight different ages represented in the sample.
Yellow Perch and White Suckers are important forage species in the lake and were captured in normal numbers. No Muskellunge were sampled during the 2019 survey.
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 | |
| Bonanza Lake | 0.7 mi | 49 | |
| Goldeneye Lake | 0.8 mi | 10 | 19 ft |
| Meme Lake | 0.8 mi | 12 | |
| Thunderbird Lake | 1.2 mi | 97 | 18 ft |
| Hare Lake | 1.3 mi | 48 | 22 ft |
| Echo Lake | 1.3 mi | 42 | 61 ft |
| Artlip Lake | 1.3 mi | 60 | 4 ft |
| Ninemile Lake | 1.8 mi | 297 | 40 ft |
| Shoepack Lake | 2.1 mi | 49 | 11 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 17 |
