Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Crooked Lake. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Max depth
- 56 ft
- Area
- 48 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Crooked Lake is a 48-acre mesotrophic lake in Adams County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 56 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Adams County, Crooked Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2025-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 16.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 16.7 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Crooked Lake.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Crooked Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2004. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Crooked LakePublic
- Neenah LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Crooked Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.49 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1.05 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Crooked Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Oxford Wastewater Treatment FacilityOxford · 1.9 mi away · NPDES WI0032077Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 18 lakes in Adams County
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Frequently asked questions about Crooked Lake
Where is Crooked Lake?
- Crooked Lake is a lake in Adams County, Wisconsin. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Crooked Lake?
- Crooked Lake in Adams County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 16.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 48 acres.
Is Crooked Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Crooked Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Crooked Lake?
- Crooked Lake has a maximum depth of 56 feet. The lake covers 48 acres.
What fish are in Crooked Lake?
- Fish species found in Crooked Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Crooked Lake is located in Adams County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Crooked Lake?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as common on Crooked Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Crooked Lake B from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Crooked Lake?
- Crooked Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Crooked Lake, Neenah Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
37 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX37 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory