Crooked Lake
About Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is a 284-acre lake near Holmes City in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Crooked Lake
- 284 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Holmes City
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.6 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 284 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 98 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Holmes City. It covers 284 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers 284 acres with about 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Crooked Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Crooked Lake?
Yes. Crooked Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Crooked Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Crooked Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Crooked Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Crooked Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Does Crooked Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Crooked Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.