McLean County · lake · 604 acres
Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; 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
84°
58°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
98°
65°
20 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
109°
76°
23 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Long Lake3.5 mi
- Cottonwood Lake4.4 mi
- Nelson Lake5.3 mi
- Strawberry Lake6.8 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Camp Lake7.5 mi
- Lake Margaret7.6 mi
- Lake Brekken8.3 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Mud Lake6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crooked Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crooked Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota 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 McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.