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Crooked Lake

Lake-specific eating adviceInfested waters listPublic access

Crooked Lake is a 10,360-acre lake in Lake County, 165 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
38081700
County
Lake
Surface area
10,360 acres
Maximum depth
165 feet
Mean depth
37 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
1,898 acres, 18% of the lake
Shoreline
231.7 miles
Average water clarity
9.2 feet (Secchi disk, 5 readings)
Border water
Shared with Canada (Ontario)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1983
Fish species recorded
black crappie, northern pike, rock bass, sauger, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 4 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by US Forest Service
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Eating advice, general populations
lake whitefish: all sizes - 1 serving/week
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
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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