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Crooked Lake vs East Twin Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Anoka County, Minnesota, side by side.

Crooked Lake is the larger of the two at 115 acres against 92 for East Twin Lake. On our rankings, Crooked Lake comes out ahead for fishing, East Twin Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Crooked Lake comes out ahead for boating, East Twin Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Crooked Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureCrooked LakeEast Twin Lake
Lake Score66 / 10066 / 100
Nearest townAndoverElk River
Surface area115 acres92 acres
Max depth26 ft68 ft
Shoreline2.9 mi2.2 mi
Water clarity9 ft10.6 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Fish species1212
Game fishNorthern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, PumpkinseedNorthern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed
StockedYesNo
Special regulationsYesNo
Swim beachYesYes
CampingNoNo
Invasive speciesEurasian watermilfoilNone listed

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Crooked Lake
  • Swimming
    East Twin Lake
  • Boating
    Crooked Lake
  • Paddling
    East Twin Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Crooked Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Crooked Lake or East Twin Lake?

Crooked Lake is bigger at 115 acres; East Twin Lake covers 92 acres.

Which is deeper, Crooked Lake or East Twin Lake?

East Twin Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 68 feet against 26 feet.

Is Crooked Lake or East Twin Lake better for fishing?

Crooked Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Crooked Lake lists 12 species and East Twin Lake lists 12.