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Crooked Lake

Crooked Lake is a lake in North Dakota, near McLean County.

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Fish species in Crooked Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

the 633.6 acres Crooked Lake in McLean County is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota, and covers about 633.6 acres, reaches about 15.3 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 4,463.2 acre-feet.

There is enough room for fish to move at the 633.6 acres Crooked Lake in McLean County, so compare a protected side with a windblown bank before settling on one depth.

Crooked Lake FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for northern pike at the 633.6 acres Crooked Lake in McLean County?

Within this shallow water in McLean County, cover weed edges and shallow points with a spoon, spinnerbait, or minnow-shaped lure.

What does the 15.3 feet deepest point mean when fishing the 633.6 acres Crooked Lake in McLean County?

Treat 15.3 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What does the stocking history mean at the 633.6 acres Crooked Lake in McLean County?

Across this shallow North Dakota lake, it confirms that bluegill were released, but it does not prove that fish are now common or easy to catch.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fish stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Fathead Minnow — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fish stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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