Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last May 13, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk Crooked Lake fishing
Crooked Lake fishing: not stocked since May 13, 1991. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Also recorded: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, Brown bullhead, Yellow bullhead, Common carp, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass.
- Last stocked
- May 13, 1991
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 1985
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 264
Fish at Crooked Lake
Around the dates Crooked Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 55.5°F in May, 65.7°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last May 13, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide Bowfin Confirmed present
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Yellow bullhead Confirmed present
Common carp Confirmed present
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Rock bass Confirmed present
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Crooked Lake is stocked
About 182 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Clare County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1985
5,280
Fish stocked in 1986
10,560
Fish stocked in 1987
5,280
Fish stocked in 1988
10,560
Fish stocked in 1990
5,280
Fish stocked in 1991
11,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1991 | Northern Pike | 11,000 | – | report |
| May 15, 1990 | Northern Pike | 5,280 | – | report |
| May 11, 1988 | Northern Pike | 10,560 | – | report |
| May 19, 1987 | Northern Pike | 5,280 | – | report |
| June 9, 1986 | Northern Pike | 10,560 | – | report |
| May 16, 1985 | Northern Pike | 5,280 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lake Station, MI
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
MDNR-operated public access site on the northeast shore, in the village of Lake Station, about 7 miles west of Clare. Concrete ramp, parking for about 15 vehicles/trailers, and a vault toilet.
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Common questions
What fish are at Crooked Lake?
Fishing Crooked Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 6 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked May 13, 1991. Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, and Brown bullhead, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Crooked Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 13, 1991. About 182 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Clare County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1989.
How do you get on Crooked Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lake Station, MI. Facilities include restrooms. MDNR-operated public access site on the northeast shore, in the village of Lake Station, about 7 miles west of Clare. Concrete ramp, parking for about 15 vehicles/trailers, and a vault toilet.
Which lakes near Crooked Lake were stocked more recently?
Eight Point Lake (2.9 mi), Chippewa Lake (15.4 mi), Budd Lake (16.4 mi), and Sunrise Lake (20 mi) were stocked more recently.