Crooked Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marble. DNR lake ID 31019300.
Crooked Lake is a 464.8-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marble. Its deepest point reaches 60 ft, and about 22% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 5.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31019300 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Marble |
| Surface area | 464.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 60 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 22% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 5.6 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 2 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 5.6 ft.
Fishing on Crooked Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2015 (11 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 2.22 | 1.3 to 5.5 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.22 | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 1.78 | 3.1 to 8.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.78 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 3.11 | 2.5 to 24.2 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.11 | 0.5 to 2.7 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.89 | 0.5 to 2.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.89 | 0.7 to 3.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.67 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 10.22 | 5.6 to 42.3 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.11 | 0.3 to 1.2 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.11 | 0.3 to 1.1 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 0.44 | 0.7 to 6.5 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.44 | 1.7 to 8.2 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.67 | 0.3 to 2.0 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.44 | 0.6 to 2.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.11 | n/a |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 25.0 in (2015), Largemouth bass 13.0 in (2015), Northern pike 34.0 in (2015).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Tullibee (cisco), Shorthead redhorse, Silver redhorse, White sucker, Yellow bullhead.
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
- Crooked Lake, Hwy 56: 1 concrete slab launch ramp. Located on north end of lake off of County Highway 56. Directions
- Crooked Lake (N): 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 4 trailer spaces. 8 mi N of Taconite on Cnty Rd 7, then 1.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 57, then 4 mi N on Cnty Rd 336 to N shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Bass Lake 0.7 mi, Itasca County
- Trestle Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Nashwauk Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Thirty Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Bray Lake 2.3 mi, Itasca County
- Lawrence Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Snaptail Lake 2.6 mi, Itasca County
- Moose Lake 3.2 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Crooked Lake
How deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake reaches a maximum depth of 60 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 22% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers about 464.8 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Crooked Lake?
Summer water clarity on Crooked Lake averages 5.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
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.
What fish are in Crooked Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, tullibee (cisco) in Crooked Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2015.
Where is the public boat access on Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake has 2 public water access sites on DNR record: Crooked Lake, Hwy 56; Crooked Lake (N).
How is the walleye population on Crooked Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1992 to 2015, walleye numbers on Crooked Lake ran mostly below the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
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, about 22% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 5.6 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 Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2015), 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.