Crooked Lake - Jackson

Located in Oconto County, Wisconsin

With 162 acres in lake size and a maximum depth of 37 feet, Crooked Lake is small but mighty.

The nearest 24-hour hospital, Gunderson Moundview Hospital, is about 25 miles away. The closest main airport (MSN) is about 55 miles away.

Life on the Water

If you enjoy fishing for panfish, largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike fish, Crooked Lake is the lake for you. The lake is moderately clear, making your fishing game easy. The boat landing is available, and there is a public park within 1,000 feet of the lake - perfect for kids that need to run around after some lake time.

Oconto County has endless water activities to offer. If you like to stand up paddleboarding and whitewater rafting, be sure to check out the Wildman Adventure Resort.

What’s Nearby

The Wildman Adventure Resort is a hot spot for tourists and locals in Oconto County. It offers ax throwing at The Wood Shed, a multitude of skating rinks and mini golf courses for all ages, and many little flower shops, boutiques, and gift stores to browse through.

There are many different hiking trails to check out, and if you enjoy riding horses, make sure to check out the Oconto County Machikanee Horse Trail.

For the coffee lovers- support the locals and try out the Milk and Honey Cafe on Highland Drive. There are great pastries and an espresso bar! The Shop on Main also has coffee, tea, and even ice cream.

The best restaurants to scope out just minutes from the lake are the Dockside Food and Spirits, The Brothers Three, and the Wiseguys Riverside Bar- good American food and good beer with water views.

Wine lovers- make sure to visit the Woodland Trail Winery for a true wine experience, with over 90 varieties of different wines to try at this winery.

Why Crooked Lake?

It may be called crooked, but it sure has plenty of opportunities and experiences waiting for you!