Steuben County · lake · 801 acres
Crooked Lake
Stocked 32× since 1977 · Indiana DNR
Crooked Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana — most recently on Oct 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
86°
62°
9 mph
7%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
15 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
72°
62°
17 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,624 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 7,000 | 7" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 6,817 | 7" | |
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 7,699 | 7" | |
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,041 | 7.48" | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7.1" | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,101 | 7.31" | |
| — 2007 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 7" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 8,070 | 6.9" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 6.5" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 8,020 | 6.5" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 7,881 | 6.8" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 16,160 | 6.9" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Walleye | 15,720 | 7.62" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 82,935 | 1.93" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 71,405 | 2" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Walleye | 1,110 | 7.19" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 36,578 | 1.5" | |
| — 1989 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 19,298 | 1.86" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 65,199 | 2.1" | |
| — 1987 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 48,625 | 2.1" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 120,387 | 1.79" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 132,017 | 1.81" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 122,870 | 1.75" | |
| — 1977 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 2,311,000 | ||
When does Crooked Lake get stocked?
Going by 32 records since 1977, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- First Basin0.2 mi
- Second Basin0.7 mi
- Loon Lake1.6 mi
- Lower Basin1.4 mi
- Middle Basin1.9 mi
- Third Basin1.7 mi
- Buck Lake2.2 mi
- Lake James2.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crooked Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Crooked Lake get stocked?+
Going by 32 records since 1977, stocking at Crooked Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Crooked Lake?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Crooked Lake?+
Crooked Lake is a lake in Steuben County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.