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.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
Is this not the Crooked Lake you are looking for? There are 3 Crooked Lakes in Saskatchewan.
Details
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Park: | Crooked Lake Provincial Park |
Communities: | Melville Beach,Moose Bay Hamlet,Sunset Beach Hamlet,Grenfell Beach,Exne's Twin Bays |
Location: | 50.605666561126, -102.73304456297 |
Shore Length: | 36km |
Surface Area: | 3977 acres |
Max Depth: | 15 m (49 ft) |
Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Crooked Lake
Accessible from Highway 247.
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Events
I don't know of any events at this time.
Map
Explore Crooked Lake with our interactive map.
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
Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Cisco, Common Carp, Lake Whitefish, Mooneye, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Crooked Lake.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Crooked Lake is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Crooked Lake
Species | Limit |
Bigmouth Buffalo | Limit 0 |
Burbot | Limit 8 |
Channel Catfish | Limit 1, which cannot exceed 60 cm |
Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 |
Mooneye | Limit 8 |
Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
Rock Bass | Limit 6 |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
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.
Boating at Crooked Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Crooked Lake.
Beaches at Crooked Lake
There are 4 beaches at Crooked Lake.
Communities near Crooked Lake
There are 5 communities near Crooked Lake.
Photos
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Crooked Lake
Angler's Edge Mapping (AEM)
High quality print and downloadable mobile maps are available for this lake from AEM.
About AEMMelville Beach
Crooked Lake Provincial Park
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1006/crooked-lake-provincial-park
Moose Bay Hamlet
Sunset Beach Hamlet
Coyote Gulch Campgrounds
Phone: (306) 720-0390
Website: https://www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca/?utm_medium=google
Sunset Beach
Last Oak Golf
Crooked Lake Beach
Provincial Park Boat Launch
Provincial Park Beach
Crooked Lake Dam
This 9-bay concrete and timber dam is 3.5 metres (11ft) tall and has a capacity of 96,000 acre/ft. It was originally built in 1941 to regulate the water levels on the lake.
It is located on the Cowessess 73 Reserve, and an upgrade was announced in 2015 to help reduce flooding issues. In 2011 and 2014 the water in the lake over-topped the dam resulting in flooding.
Grenfell Beach
Exne's Twin Bays
Cedar Cove
Sunset Beach Boat Launch
References
Other References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crooked_Lake_(Saskatchewan)
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAENT
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HALKU
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1006/crooked-lake-provincial-park
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAXDS
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAWJV
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAWKE
- https://www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca/?utm_medium=google
- https://lastoakgolf.com/
Feedback
Rating from Dylan Bachtold
November 14, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens (camping)
September 12, 2024