Crooked Lake
About Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is a 465-acre lake near Marble in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 60 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2025.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Crooked Lake
- 465 acres, up to 60 feet deep, near Marble
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 465 acres
- Max depth
- 60 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 104 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
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marble. It covers 465 acres and reaches 60 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers 465 acres with about 8.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 60 feet.
What fish can you catch at Crooked Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass 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 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the county. 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?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Crooked Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.