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  • About Us
    • Our Logo
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Meeting Minutes
  • The Lakes
    • Lake Facts
    • Historical Ice Out Record
    • Lake Shore Restoration
    • Water Quality
    • Lake Management Plan
  • News and Events
    • Newsletters
    • Events
  • Did You Know?
    • Aquatic Invasive Species Education
    • Lake Friendly Living
    • Own Your Wake!
  • Photos
  • Membership
  • Donate
  • Shop

Lake Facts

Portage, Crooked, Sugar, and Hanks Lakes are located 13 miles east of
Brainerd, MN in Crow Wing County. They are all connected as a group of lakes.

Crooked Lake & Sugar Bay

Area: 462.68 acres
Littoral Area:
234 acres
Shore Length:
9.99 miles
Maximum Depth:
72 feet

Portage Lake

Area: 286.84 acres
Littoral Area:
110 acres
Shore Length:
2.59 miles
Maximum Depth:
37 feet

Hanks Lake

Area: 164.72 acres
Littoral Area:
49 acres
Shore Length:
2.06 miles
Maximum Depth:
45 feet

Portage-Crooked Lake Improvement Association
PO Box 564 Deerwood, MN 56444

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