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Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake, Anoka County MN is only fully recreational lake in the cities of Coon Rapids and Andover. Crooked Lake is almost equally divided between these two cities. It has a public access on the north end, accessible from Bunker Lake Blvd. The lake is approximately 120 acres in size. Crooked Lake is primarily a fishing lake but also good for barefoot water skiing, because this Coon Rapids lake is narrow, crooked and protected from the wind. For the same reason you will seldom see a sailboat or wind surfing on Crooked Lake. Popular with local families for fishing, the lake supports a high sunfish population that range in size, but are mostly small. Largemouth bass fishing is also popular on Crooked Lake. There are a few big ones out there but keep in mind it is a catch and release only lake for bass. There are currently no restrictions on boat motor size on Crooked Lake. (reorganize)
Crooked Lake Park
The lake has a beautiful eight acre park on the east side, perfect for a picnic and recreation. Crooked Lake Park is maintained by the City of Coon Rapids. It sports a playground with modern play equipment, two lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, picnic areas with grills, tables, and a rain shelter. There is also a short paved trail that is perfect for the youngest bike and tricycle riders. The water front provides a peaceful view and a DNR fishing pier. Please note a supervising lifeguard is no longer provided at the beach.
History
Back in the 1930’s Crooked Lake had as many as three resorts as weekend destinations for St. Paul and Minneapolis residents. Later there was a bar / dance hall on the east side of the lake. It closed many years ago and for a time was used as a beach house and changing rooms for swimmers at Crooked Lake Park, until the Coon Rapids Fire Department closed it when its use was no longer needed. On July 3, 1997 severe straight line winds toppled over half of the mature trees (40+ mostly oaks) in the park. (Why does this matter at all?)
Jim Hughes has lived on this lake since 1986, and has served as co-president of the Crooked Lake Area Association in the 1990’s. Jim and Ann have raised their two boys on the lake. The whole family will always regard it as a special place. The water attracts an amazing amount of wildlife despite its suburban setting, many birds make Crooked Lake their home or migration stopover point is inspiring. Jim has kept a list of the species he has identified on the lake over the years and it now includes x species. Contact Jim Hughes if you want a copy of the list.
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