East Crooked Lake
About East Crooked Lake
East Crooked Lake is a 379-acre lake near Nevis in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 96 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18.9 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 21, based on 22 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to East Crooked Lake
- 379 acres, up to 96 feet deep, near Nevis
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 18.9 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 379 acres
- Max depth
- 96 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 18.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 120 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
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- Yes
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 21
- Years of record
- 22
- Earliest
- March 26, 2012
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- April 21, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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West Crooked Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Crooked Lake?
East Crooked Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Nevis. It covers 379 acres and reaches 96 feet deep.
How big and how deep is East Crooked Lake?
East Crooked Lake covers 379 acres with about 4.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 96 feet.
What fish can you catch at East Crooked Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on East Crooked Lake?
Yes. East 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 East Crooked Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at East 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 East Crooked Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for East Crooked Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on East Crooked Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 21, from 22 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 26, 2012 and the latest is May 13, 2013.