Minnesota Fishing Guide

Crooked

Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31019300

178 Surveys
464.83
Acres
60 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
9
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crooked. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.00 lb 3
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.95 lb 4
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.07 lb 2
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.80 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.20 lb 4
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 16
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.08 lb 2
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 48
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.13 lb 15
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 7.2 — — 6
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 49.4 — — 494
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.20 lb 10
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.27 lb 9
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 16
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 41
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.12 lb 5
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 40
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.06 lb 20
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 8.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.07 lb 76
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 17
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 8
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 44

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.70 lb 3
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.33 lb 3
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.15 lb 1
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.14 lb 3
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.69 lb 7
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.47 lb 2
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.95 lb 2
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.19 lb 1
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.62 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.30 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.69 lb 29
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 0.81 lb 12
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 2.2 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.54 lb 20
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.89 lb 6
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 0.97 lb 9
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.10 lb 8
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 8.00 lb 2
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.38 lb 54
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.25 lb 7
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.27 lb 37
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.17 lb 3
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.4 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.45 lb 40
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 1.75 lb 11
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.04 lb 42
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.74 lb 18
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.62 lb 8

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.50 lb 2
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.9 6.55 lb 10
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.75 lb 3
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.93 lb 15
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.94 lb 20
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.9 3.23 lb 6
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.54 lb 12
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.2 1.07 lb 12

LKW

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.7 1.59 lb 7

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.40 lb 2
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.69 lb 2
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.40 lb 1
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.80 lb 2
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.46 lb 5
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.50 lb 1
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.44 lb 3
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.08 lb 3
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 1.00 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.70 lb 2
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.85 lb 2

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.55 lb 11
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.83 lb 7
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.09 lb 1
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.86 lb 5
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.71 lb 9
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.00 lb 4
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.54 lb 7
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.34 lb 2
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.91 lb 26
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.39 lb 8
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.04 lb 7
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.53 lb 4

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 7.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.04 lb 68
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.82 lb 1
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 21.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.81 lb 174
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.30 lb 54
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.76 lb 11
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.77 lb 22
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.73 lb 6
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.90 lb 5
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.91 lb 9

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.88 lb 9
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.56 lb 15
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.54 lb 5
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.87 lb 1
1970-09-01 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.62 lb 20
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.70 lb 8
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.62 lb 8
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.22 lb 6
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.80 lb 2
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.85 lb 37
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.70 lb 3
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.92 lb 6
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.73 lb 2
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.90 lb 10
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.45 lb 11
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.20 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.28 lb 16
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.32 lb 15
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.29 lb 49
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.31 lb 35
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.15 lb 16
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.33 lb 3
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.14 lb 35
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.15 lb 42
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.27 lb 42
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.42 lb 12
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.14 lb 25
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.25 lb 36
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.40 lb 9
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.24 lb 23
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.21 lb 21

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.40 lb 2
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.04 lb 2
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.20 lb 1
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.09 lb 5
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.10 lb 5
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.12 lb 8
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.10 lb 10
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.50 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.13 lb 6

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-08-25 Standard trap nets 8.5 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.21 lb 51
2025-08-04 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.07 lb 8
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 9.3 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 84
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 9
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.10 lb 1
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 4.8 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.50 lb 24
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.07 lb 8
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 9.8 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.07 lb 88
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.28 lb 5
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 3.3 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.19 lb 26
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.15 lb 3
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 7.7 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 69
1984-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.30 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.35 lb 2
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 4.5 (below normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.14 lb 36

SLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.75 lb 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.05 lb 1
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 3
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 6

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.09 lb 1
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 6.9 — — 69
1953-09-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.50 lb 1
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.11 lb 1

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2025-08-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.68 lb 2
1999-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.97 lb 1
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 5.02 lb 5
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 7.30 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 6.60 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 2

SFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 8.3 — 7
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 3.1 — 31

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 13.1 — 11
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 1.2 — 12

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 — 5
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2015-07-07 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.20 lb 1

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1953-09-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 0.20 lb 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.01 lb 1

GLR

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1988-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 5.20 lb 1
1988-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 5.00 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 5

Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-2222

★ 3.7

Diamond Custom Rods

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4108

★ 5

Fred's Live Bait & Tackle

Deer River, MN

(218) 246-8710

★ 4.8

Frontier Sports

Marcell, MN

(218) 832-3901

★ 4.6

Glen's Army & Navy Store

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-1201

★ 4.3

God's Country Outfitters

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-9866

★ 4.4

Hollywood Bait

Coleraine, MN

(218) 245-1660

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Bass Lake public Water Access - Whispering Pines

Grand Rapids, MN

★ 3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 326-0351

★ 4.3

Grand Rapids Marine

Grand Rapids, MN

Marine Clinic

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 244-4281

★ 4.9

Mishawaka Outdoors LLC

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 812-8888

NorthStar Barge

Grand Rapids, MN

(218) 269-0566

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Crooked

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Crooked.

Anchor Inn Resort
Fishing Resort Spring Lake

(218) 659-2718
Birch Haven Resort Closed
Fishing Resort Bovey

(218) 910-9707
Bowen Lodge
Fishing Resort Deer River

(218) 246-8707
Loon Point Resort
Fishing Resort Bigfork

(218) 245-1470

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Crooked. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSilver RedhorseTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Crooked

Bro's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 340-6051
Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin
Fishing Guide

(218) 245-9858
Grand Rapids Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-7140
Minnesota Fishing Connections
Fishing Guide

(218) 259-2628
MN Fishing Pros
Fishing Guide

(218) 244-2517
Moo Moo's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 398-7593

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.