Crooked Lake fishing

Crooked Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in August and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 5, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
9
Since 2004
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.1 in
Elevation
136 ft

Fish at Crooked Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last June 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 5, 2026 · avg 2.1 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Crooked Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 2004 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 2004

5,881

Fish stocked in 2005

7,230

Fish stocked in 2006

6,770

Fish stocked in 2007

10,200

Fish stocked in 2008

10,400

Fish stocked in 2009

10,200

Fish stocked in 2010

10,900

Fish stocked in 2011

10,378

Fish stocked in 2026

10,999

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 5, 2026Rainbow Trout10,9992.7 inreport
September 16, 2011Rainbow Trout10,3782.5 inreport
August 13, 2010Rainbow Trout10,9001.8 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout10,2002.1 inreport
August 22, 2008Rainbow Trout10,4001.8 inreport
August 31, 2007Rainbow Trout10,2002 inreport
August 25, 2006Rainbow Trout6,7701.7 inreport
August 24, 2005Rainbow Trout7,2301.9 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout5,8812.1 inreport

Access and facts

Facilities
dock

From Parks Hwy Mile 52.3 take Big Lake Rd and South Big Lake Rd to West Susitna Parkway, then Timberline Drive 0.7 mile to the public access (ADF&G). The borough lake plan notes a public dock. About 250 acres, max depth 35 ft. Not all shoreline is public.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

About Crooked Lake

Anglers should be aware that not all lake shoreline at Crooked Lake is public property. Please respect private property. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Crooked Lake?

Fishing Crooked Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 2026, averaging 2.1 in.

When is Crooked Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in August and September. No plants recorded in 14 years between 2004 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Crooked Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Crooked Lake average 2.1 in.

How do you get on Crooked Lake?

Facilities include dock. From Parks Hwy Mile 52.3 take Big Lake Rd and South Big Lake Rd to West Susitna Parkway, then Timberline Drive 0.7 mile to the public access (ADF&G). The borough lake plan notes a public dock. About 250 acres, max depth 35 ft. Not all shoreline is public.

Which lakes near Crooked Lake were stocked more recently?

Diamond Lake (1.4 mi) and Carpenter Lake (5.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Carpenter Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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