Crooked Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Spring Lake (Itasca). DNR lake ID 31080900.
Crooked Lake is a 103.9-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Spring Lake (Itasca). Its deepest point reaches 110 ft, and about 7% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31080900 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Spring Lake (Itasca) |
| Surface area | 103.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 110 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 7% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.6 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 11.6 ft.
Fishing on Crooked Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1979 (47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 16.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 30.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 3.0 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 6.25 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- La Croix Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Long Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Arrowhead Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Little Round Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- East Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Big Rose Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Gunderson Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Lac a Roy Lake 2.6 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Crooked Lake
How deep is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake reaches a maximum depth of 110 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 7% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake covers about 103.9 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Crooked Lake?
Summer water clarity on Crooked Lake averages 11.6 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.
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?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 7% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.6 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 1979), 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.