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.

Provincial Park Campground Picnic Area Washrooms Beach Golf Course Boat Launch
Bigmouth Buffalo Channel Catfish Mooneye Northern Pike Yellow Perch Rock Bass Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot Common Carp
Boundary on map.

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

About this page

Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

No AI is used to generate content anywhere on this site.

Discussion and Ratings

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Rating from Dylan Bachtold
November 14, 2024
Visited by Matthew Siemens (camping)
September 12, 2024
Pretty lake with a nice Provincial Park. Lots of lake front campgrounds, a beach and day-use areas.

Events

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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.

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

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Crooked Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
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

Boating at Crooked Lake

There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Crooked Lake.

Beaches at Crooked Lake

Communities near Crooked Lake

Photos

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My truck at one of the lake front campsites.
My truck at one of the lake front campsites.
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Lookout over the lake from the hills.
Lookout over the lake from the hills.
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Playground
Playground
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Concrete launch and dock.
Concrete launch and dock.
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Boat launch sign.
Boat launch sign.
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Concrete launch and dock.
Concrete launch and dock.
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CO-OP Community Playground.
CO-OP Community Playground.
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Concrete launch and dock.
Concrete launch and dock.
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Double cement launch with docks.
Double cement launch with docks.
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Boat launch signage.
Boat launch signage.
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Lake shoreline
Lake shoreline
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Lake shoreline
Lake shoreline
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Water is a bit green this late in the year.
Water is a bit green this late in the year.
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Lake shoreline
Lake shoreline
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My truck at one of the lake front campsites.
My truck at one of the lake front campsites.
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Provincial park sign
Provincial park sign
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Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre
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Boat launch rules sign.
Boat launch rules sign.
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Uploaded by Stephen Lewry

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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 AEM

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.

Melville Beach

Melville Beach is located at Crooked Lake.

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Moose Bay Hamlet

Sunset Beach Hamlet

Coyote Gulch Campgrounds

Coyote Gulch Campgrounds is located at Crooked Lake.

Phone: (306) 720-0390
Website: https://www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca/?utm_medium=google

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Sunset Beach

Last Oak Golf

Last Oak Golf is located at Crooked Lake.

Phone: (306) 696-2507
Website: https://lastoakgolf.com/

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Crooked Lake Beach

Crooked Lake Beach is located at Crooked Lake.

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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.


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Grenfell Beach

Exne's Twin Bays

Cedar Cove