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Wisconsin›Burnett County›Crooked Lake

Crooked Lake

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Crooked LakeBurnett County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 77% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 13-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.

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Fishing

Fishing at Crooked Lake

3 notable speciesAngler catch reportsStocked 2017Weather windows

Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassNorthern PikePanfish
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Angler reports · Fishbrain

What anglers catch here

Anglers have logged 203 catches on Crooked Lake via Fishbrain — 1 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 5, 2026.

Most-reported species

  • Northern pike83 reports · peaks August
  • Largemouth bass63 reports · peaks July
  • Pumpkinseed15 reports
  • Bluegill10 reports
  • Black crappie6 reports
  • Black bullhead5 reports
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  • Yellow bullhead5 reports

16 of the 203 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.

Seasonality

All fish
Jan
8Feb
5Mar
Apr
8May
46Jun
28Jul
40Aug
14Sep
8Oct
3Nov
5Dec
Monthly reports, all fish: Jan 0 · Feb 8 · Mar 5 · Apr 0 · May 8 · Jun 46 · Jul 28 · Aug 40 · Sep 14 · Oct 8 · Nov 3 · Dec 5.

Of the 203 logged catches, 165 carry a month and 178 carry a year; the charts cover those.

2025 had the most reports (70).

Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.

Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on Fishbrain

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2017, when 600 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2017
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
6006.0 in average

NWS weather

Weather windows

Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.

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Water temperature

Crooked Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

68°FWarm

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.

Warmest monthJuly · ~76°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input13 ft max depth
Monthly Crooked Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.

Official Wisconsin information

Plan with DNR sources

LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.

Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance

Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.

Historical Wisconsin DNR maps

Crooked Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Crooked Lake · sheet 1

Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

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Crooked Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2459200 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Crooked Lake · page 1Burnett County · WBIC 2459200 · 237 KB preview
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

250surface acres
13max depth feet
2public access points
45.7953, -92.3761latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess45.96689, -92.28020Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Shore fishingCROOKED LAKE PIER45.79500, -92.37960Managed by Wisconsin DNR verifiedVILLAGE OF SIRENVerified 2026-07-12
DNR verifiedDirectionsOfficial details

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Depth FAQ

How deep is Crooked Lake?

Crooked Lake is 13 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 6 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Crooked Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Crooked Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.

Where does the Crooked Lake depth map come from?

The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.

View the full Crooked Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14

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