Crooked Lake is an 802-acre lake about 5 miles north of Angola in Steuben County, named for its crooked, gourd-like shape with three basins.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Crooked Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's up to about 77 feet deep, and Steuben County Park on the east side of the first basin has the public launch, a beach and a campground.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Crooked Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Crooked Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Crooked Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Crooked Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Crooked Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Crooked Lake at a glance
| Location | North of Angola |
|---|---|
| Size | About 802 acres |
| Max depth | About 77 feet |
| Basins | Three |
| Park | Steuben County Park |
| County | Steuben |
Best things to do on Crooked Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Basin hopping – cruising between the lake's three basins.
Where to launch at Crooked Lake
- Steuben County Park – the public launch off County Road 200 West on the first basin.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Crooked Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Indiana requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore on Indiana lakes.
Indiana boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can only run from sunrise to sunset, must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of the shoreline on most lakes, and keep to 10 mph or less anywhere between sunset and sunrise.
Map of Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Crooked Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Crooked Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Crooked Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Crooked Lake?
About 5 miles north of Angola in Steuben County, northeast Indiana.
Can you jet ski on Crooked Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Crooked Lake.
How big is Crooked Lake?
About 802 acres, up to about 77 feet deep.
Is Crooked Lake an all-sports lake?
Yes. Skiing, tubing and jet skiing are all allowed on Crooked Lake.