Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is a recreational and fishing lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley. It is a popular destination in winter and summer!
One of the many lakes within the valley it is 100km S of Yorkton and 168km E of Regina with Highway 247 providing access to the lake and most of its amenities.
On the northeast shores of Crooked Lake, there are many communities, cabins, campgrounds, and resorts. Crooked Lake Provincial Park has a beach, boat launch, campground, and other services. The Trans Canada Trail runs along the north shore of the lake passing through the provincial park.
The south and west shores of the lake are within various reserves.
A huge number of different game species can be found in the lake, including Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Cisco, Common Carp, Lake Whitefish, Mooneye, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.
Like many of the other lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley, the water level is controlled by a dam on the east end of the lake.
Is this not the Crooked Lake you are looking for? There are 3 Crooked Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 62 photos of Crooked Lake |
| RM: | Elcapo No. 154, Grayson No. 184 |
| Communities: | Melville Beach, Moose Bay Hamlet, Sunset Beach Hamlet, Grenfell Beach, Exne's Twin Bays |
| Parks: | Crooked Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.605666561126, -102.73304456297 |
| Shore Length: | 36km |
| Surface Area: | 3,977 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
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Directions to Crooked Lake
Accessible from Highway 247.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
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Crooked Lake Provincial Park
Crooked Lake Provincial Park is located at Crooked Lake.
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1006/crooked-lake-provincial-park
Fishing at Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Crooked Lake
Rock Bass, Walleye, Bigmouth Buffalo, Mooneye, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Crooked Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Crooked Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Crooked Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Bigmouth Buffalo | Limit 0 |
| Channel Catfish | Limit 1 (which cannot exceed 60 cm) |
| Mooneye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Rock Bass | Limit 6 |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Common Carp | No limit (considered an invasive species) |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (30 - 2560 g) Good Pike: (780 - 3520 g ) Fair Perch: (40 - 400 g) Poor Channel Catfish: (2010 - 7170 g) | June 19 - 21 / Gill nets. Walleye, pike and perch populations have decreased in abundance since last survey, with channel catfish numbers increasing slightly. Angling success is reported as fair. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Crooked Lake
Boating at Crooked Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Crooked Lake.
Camping at Crooked Lake
There are seasonal and overnight campsites at Crooked Lake Provincial Park as well as a number of private campgrounds at the lake.
There are 4 campgrounds at Crooked Lake.
Beaches at Crooked Lake
There are 5 beaches at Crooked Lake.
Photos of Crooked Lake
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Sunset at Crooked Lake and the ice fishing shacks in the Qu'appelle Valley south of Grayson and Melville, Saskatchewan.
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Crooked Lake
Nearby Services & Amenities
Communities near Crooked Lake
There are 5 communities at Crooked Lake.
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Resources
References
Other References
- Crooked Lake (Wikipedia)
- Crooked Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Melville Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Moose Bay Hamlet (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Sunset Beach Hamlet (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca/?utm_medium=google
- https://lastoakgolf.com/
- Melville Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Crooked Lake offers multiple spots (SaskToday.ca)
Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
Ice Safety Warning
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The information here is for general awareness only and must not be relied on to determine whether ice is safe to travel on.
By continuing, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety. The site assumes no responsibility for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from use of this information.
Ice Safety Warning
Ice thickness and access reports in this panel come from users, site staff, and public social media posts. This information is unverified, may be inaccurate, and can change rapidly. Ice conditions vary greatly, and ice is never completely safe.
The information here is for general awareness only and must not be relied on to determine whether ice is safe to travel on.
By continuing, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety. The site assumes no responsibility for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from use of this information.
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