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Crooked Lake

Riverview, Wisconsin — Oconto County.

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199Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 68838679).

Location & fast facts

Where Crooked Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Crooked Lake.

Fast facts

About Crooked Lake

  • County: Oconto
  • Town: Riverview
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 154 mi from Milwaukee and 65 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 2 public access sites, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

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.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

37 ftMaximum depth
143Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Largemouth Bass (common), Northern Pike (common), Panfish (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Warm - Clear

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Crooked Lake (WBIC 462000); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Crooked Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Crooked Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)1Crooked Lake Access (Cartop / walk-in)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Crooked Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Riverview
  2. 2Crooked Lake Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Riverview

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 68838679), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Crooked Lake

We found 9 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.

3 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

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.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.2463, -88.3540). 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.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Crooked Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    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.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Crooked Lake AccessRiverviewTown of RiverviewCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.2397, -88.3566
    Crooked Lake AccessRiverviewTown of RiverviewCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.2436, -88.3531

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Crooked Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Crooked Lake

    How big is Crooked Lake?

    Crooked Lake covers about 199 acres in Riverview, Wisconsin (Oconto County).

    How deep is Crooked Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 37 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Crooked Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Crooked Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there are 2 public access sites for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Crooked Lake?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Crooked Lake?

    Crooked Lake touches Riverview in Oconto County, Wisconsin.

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