Crooked Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota. DNR lake ID 29010100.
Crooked Lake is a 1,020-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Its deepest point reaches 96 ft+ (deepest measured basin). Summer water clarity averages 17.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29010100 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County |
| Surface area | 1,020 acres |
| Maximum depth | 96 ft+ (deepest measured basin) |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 17.7 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 9.3 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.6 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 3 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 17.7 ft, phosphorus 9.3 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.6 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Crooked Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- West Crooked Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 5 trailer spaces. County road 7 to Inspiration Drive Directions
- Middle Crooked Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 8 trailer spaces. 5 miles norht of Nevis, off County Road 2, on the west shore of Crooked Lake. Directions
- East Crooked Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 8 trailer spaces. From Nevis, 4.4 mi N on Cnty Rd 2, then 0.8 mi E on Twp Rd to NW shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- East Crooked Lake 1.0 mi, Hubbard County
- West Crooked Lake 1.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Crow Wing Lake 1.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Waboose Lake 2.1 mi, Hubbard County
- Spider Lake 2.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Indian Lake 2.8 mi, Hubbard County
- Dead Lake 2.8 mi, Hubbard County
- Ojibway Lake 3.3 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Crooked Lake
How deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake reaches a maximum depth of 96 ft+ (deepest measured basin) according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers about 1,020 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Crooked Lake?
Summer water clarity on Crooked Lake averages 17.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Crooked Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Crooked Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake has 3 public water access sites on DNR record: West Crooked Lake; Middle Crooked Lake; East Crooked Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Crooked Lake?
Homes on Crooked Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Crooked Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Crooked Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, and summer clarity around 17.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Crooked Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Crooked Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Crooked Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Hubbard County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.