Lower Crooked Lake
Lower Crooked Lake is in Barry County near Plainwell and Delton in southwest Michigan. It is a shallow lake known for panfish and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lower Crooked Lake public boat rampRampPublic boat ramp and water access at 13000 S Norris Rd, Plainwell. Listed by Michigan DNR data.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 Lower Crooked Lake 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 Lower Crooked Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is only about 12 feet deep, so fish weed edges and any slightly deeper holes.
- Boats can ground out in low water years, so check the ramp depth before you launch.
- Fish early or late in summer when the shallow water is warm.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.