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Crooked Lake

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Crooked Lake is a 77-acre lake in Stearns County, 35 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2022. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
73000600
County
Stearns
Surface area
77 acres
Maximum depth
35 feet
Mean depth
14 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
36 acres, 47% of the lake
Shoreline
2.3 miles
Average water clarity
14.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2022, targeted survey
Surveys on record
7, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2022 survey
largemouth bass 128
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by DNR
Special regulation
Largemouth Bass: All from 12-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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