What is the water quality grade for Crooked Lake?

Crooked Lake in Emmet County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2 µg/L.

Is Crooked Lake safe to swim in?

Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Crooked Lake has an overall water quality grade of A. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

What fish are in Crooked Lake?

Fish species found in Crooked Lake include Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Brown bullhead, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Emerald shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Longnose gar, Mimic shiner, Mottled sculpin, Northern logperch, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow trout, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Silver lamprey, Smallmouth bass, Spottail shiner, Walleye, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. Crooked Lake is located in Emmet County, Wisconsin.

Crooked Lake

Emmet County, WisconsinOligotrophic

Crooked Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Emmet County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. The lake supports 26 documented fish species including Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, and Brown bullhead. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Emmet County, Crooked Lake ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.