The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crooked Lake
Barry County, Michigan · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake spreads over about 860 acres in Barry County, Michigan.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 16.7 miles of shoreline. At about 920 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Stony Point sits right on the water. The closest city is Kalamazoo, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 920 ft
- County
- Barry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crooked Lake
- Stony Pointon the shore
- South Gull Lakeabout 6.5 mi south
- Plainwellabout 9.9 mi west
- Level Park-Oak Parkabout 11 mi southeast
- Kalamazoonearest city, about 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Crooked Lake
What fish are in Crooked Lake?
Lakes like Crooked Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crooked Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Crooked Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crooked Lake?
Stony Point is on the shore; South Gull Lake is about 6.5 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Crooked Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Crooked Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
