CROOKED LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Crooked Lake


April 25, 2024

Crooked Lake is located in Polk County, Florida, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers seeking bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the surrounding conservation area. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the prey of the target fish. The best time of year to visit is between October and April, with average temperatures ranging from 50-75°F. Anglers should be aware of changing water levels and weather conditions, as they can affect the fish's behavior.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Doctors Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lowry Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

North Prairie

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Duval Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

RIDGEWAY DRIVE 2550-2598, KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
LAKE TOHOPEKALIGA ROAD 3698, SAINT CLOUD
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE, KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 33 9939, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
TROUT LAKE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
OAK STREET 2582, KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
LAKE GENTRY ROAD 5424, SAINT CLOUD
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
BRIDGES ROAD 320, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
SOUTH LAKE AVENUE 1085, SAINT CLOUD
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
EAST SOUTHPORT ROAD 2001, KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Indian Lake State Forest

Halifax Harbor Park

Henry Lee Park

Lenox Park

City Island Park

Harris Memorial Park

Derbyshire Park

Sun Splash Park

Bethune Point Park

Daisy Stocking Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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