Minnesota · DNR survey data
Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake covers 115 acres in Anoka County, running to 26 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
Largemouth bassGood numbers81.6per hr (electrofishing)8"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 120 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 120 fish
2021Lengths measured · 33 fish
2016Lengths measured · 9 fish
2015Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 4 fish
2009Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeGood numbers11.5per gill net23"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 26 fish
2021Lengths measured · 21 fish
2015Lengths measured · 3 fish
2009Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 24 fish
2004BluegillFair numbers40.5per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 343 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 343 fish
2021Lengths measured · 336 fish
2015Lengths measured · 801 fish
2009Lengths measured · 403 fish
2004No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 172,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 172,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 172,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 172,000 fry |
Recent reports
Crooked Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Crooked Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Crooked Lake (trailer launch)
- Crooked Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Champlin Mill Pond · 37 ac · 3.1 mi
- Boundary Creek Pond · 11 ac · 5.5 mi
- Club West Lake · 29 ac · 6 mi
- Ham Lake · 155 ac · 6.7 mi
- Rice Lake · 366 ac · 8.8 mi
- Spring Lake · 32 ac · 9 mi
- Loch Ness Lake · 10 ac · 9.6 mi
- Eagle Lake · 296 ac · 10 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Crooked Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Crooked Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Crooked Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass, channel catfish, sauger.
Does Crooked Lake have a public access?
Yes. Crooked Lake has 2 public access sites, including Crooked Lake (trailer launch).
Is Crooked Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2021.
When was Crooked Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Crooked Lake in 2021, the most recent of 19 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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