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
Polk County, Florida · about 3,990 acres (6.2 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Crooked Lake
In Polk County, Florida, Crooked Lake covers about 3,990 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. At about 120 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Crooked Lake Park sits right on the water. The closest city is Poinciana, about 21 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,990 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Expect the usual Florida mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crooked Lake
- Crooked Lake Parkon the shore
- Babson Parkon the shore
- Frostproofabout 3.2 mi southeast
- Lake Walesabout 4.4 mi north
- Poinciananearest city, about 21 mi north
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Questions about Crooked Lake
What fish are in Crooked Lake?
Lakes like Crooked Lake usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. 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 3,990 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crooked Lake?
Crooked Lake Park is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Crooked Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crooked Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
