US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 80002917).
The red circle marks Crooked Lake.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Silver redhorse, Tullibee (cisco), Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.
Average depth not published.
Shallow (littoral) area: 104 of 465 acres
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Crooked Lake (DOW 31019300), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 80002917), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Crooked Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
Showers · Toilets
Electric hookups
Toilets
RVs welcome · Drinking water · Dogs allowed
All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (47.4492, -93.3203). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Crooked Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
3 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat ramp | Lawrence | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 47.4480, -93.3252 |
| Crooked Lake (N) Public Water Access Site | Lawrence | DNR Division of Parks and Trails | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 4 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.4604, -93.3373 |
| Crooked Lake, Hwy 56 Public Water Access Site | Lawrence | Itasca County | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.4508, -93.3161 |
Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
Crooked Lake covers about 475 acres in Lawrence, Nashwauk and Balsam, Minnesota (Itasca County).
The maximum recorded depth is 60 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Tullibee (cisco), Pumpkinseed, Rock bass and Bowfin (dogfish) and 4 more.
Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Crooked Lake (N) Public Water Access Site and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.
Crooked Lake touches Lawrence, Nashwauk and Balsam in Itasca County, Minnesota.
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