Crooked Lake
About Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is a 104-acre lake near Spring Lake (Itasca) in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 110 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Crooked Lake
- 104 acres, up to 110 feet deep, near Spring Lake (Itasca)
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 104 acres
- Max depth
- 110 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 7 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Crooked Lake
Compare Crooked Lake against the top-ranked lakes nearby, then map your route.
Nearby Lakes
La Croix Lake
30 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Spring Lake (Itasca)142 acres
1.5 miles away
Long Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Spring Lake (Itasca)155 acres
1.5 miles away
Arrowhead Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Wirt138 acres
1.7 miles away
East Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Spring Lake (Itasca)111 acres
1.9 miles away
Gunderson Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Talmoon183 acres
2.4 miles away
Big Too Much Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreItasca · Talmoon292 acres
2.9 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Spring Lake (Itasca). It covers 104 acres and reaches 110 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers 104 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 110 feet.
What fish can you catch at Crooked Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Crooked Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Crooked Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.