Crooked Lake North Boating Access boat launch
Crooked Lake North Boating Access
The Crooked Lake North Boating Access services Crooked Lake, which is located in Sheridan County, North Dakota. Crooked Lake is a relatively small lake, covering an area of about 1,100 acres, and has a maximum depth of around 16 feet. The lake is primarily used for fishing and boating during the warmer months of the year.
As for the type of watercraft permitted on Crooked Lake, the latest information available indicates that motorized watercraft are allowed, but there are restrictions on the size of the engine. Specifically, boats with a motor larger than 25 horsepower are not permitted on Crooked Lake. Additionally, there are no restrictions on the use of non-motorized watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards.
In summary, the Crooked Lake North Boating Access is a concrete boat ramp located in North Dakota that services Crooked Lake. The ramp is approximately 10 feet wide and 70 feet long, and it is suitable for launching a variety of watercraft, including motorized boats with an engine size of 25 horsepower or less.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Crooked Lake North Boating Access as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Crooked Lake North Boating Access
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
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