Fishing at Crooked Lake, Alcona County, Michigan

• Overview

  You will find Crooked Lake in Alcona County, Michigan. The ground round it is mixed forest. Around 95 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.6 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Alcona County listings. Head to Mio, 14 miles away, for anything you forgot. Hubbard Lake lies 16 miles off, Lewiston another 24 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Crooked Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Alcona County cover white sucker, rock bass, yellow perch and northern pike. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Crooked Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in January to roughly 67°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Crooked Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Meyer Lake, 0.5 miles out. Check the position at Crooked Lake before loading the car.