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Crooked Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Crooked Lake is a lake located in Clare County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Rock bass.

Location

43°50′53.7″N 85°01′33.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Crooked Lake, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Barryton

8.9 miles away

Evart

12.9 miles away

Clare

13.2 miles away

Lake Isabella

14.3 miles away

Harrison

15.9 miles away

Rosebush

16.5 miles away

Marion

18.4 miles away

Mecosta

18.7 miles away

Mount Pleasant

21.4 miles away

Coleman

22.7 miles away

Winn

23.6 miles away

Reed City

24.0 miles away

Big Rapids

24.9 miles away

Le Roy

25.0 miles away

McBain

25.8 miles away

Beaverton

26.9 miles away

Tustin

27.7 miles away

Shepherd

27.9 miles away

Edmore

30.5 miles away

Lakeview

30.6 miles away

Morley

32.4 miles away

Riverdale

33.5 miles away

Luther

35.2 miles away

Trufant

40.2 miles away

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FAQ about Crooked Lake fishing

Crooked Lake is a lake located in Clare County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°50′53.7″N 85°01′33.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Crooked Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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