Crooked Lake (Emmet County)
Crooked Lake is in Emmet County near Alanson and Oden, on the Inland Waterway. It is known for bass, walleye, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Channel Road boat rampRampPublic ramp at 8413 Channel Rd, Petoskey, listed as DNR managed.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crooked Lake (Emmet County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Crooked Lake (Emmet County) ↗Local tips
- The lake reaches 50 feet, so look for bass and walleye near deeper breaks.
- Fish panfish around docks and weeds in summer.
- The lake connects to the Inland Waterway, so watch for boat traffic.
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