---
type: lake
name: "Crookneck Lake"
county: "Morrison"
nearest_town: "Lincoln"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 191
max_depth_ft: 22
latitude: 46.24353
longitude: -94.6096
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "49013300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/crookneck-lake
---

# Crookneck Lake

Lake in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Lincoln

- **Surface Area**: 191 acres
- **Max Depth**: 22 ft
- **Average Depth**: 9 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Crookneck Lake is a 191-acre lake near Lincoln in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.8 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Shamineau](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/lake-shamineau) - 0.8 miles, 1,434 acres
- [Fish Trap Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/fish-trap-lake) - 2.3 miles, 1,164 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/round-lake-pillager) - 3.7 miles, 104 acres
- [Stanchfield Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/stanchfield-lake) - 3.9 miles, 116 acres
- [Lake Alexander](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/lake-alexander) - 4 miles, 2,709 acres
- [Placid Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/placid-lake) - 6.5 miles, 537 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.24353,-94.6096)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=49013300)
- [All lakes in Morrison County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/morrison-county/crookneck-lake)*