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# Portage–Crooked Lake Improvement Association

Protecting Our Lakes for Future Generations: Join Our Association Today!

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## Posts

- [Our Logo](https://www.pclia.com/our-logo/) - Discover the new logo for Portage Crooked Lake Improvement Association - a symbol of our commitment to preserving the beauty and health of Crooked Lake Chain.
- [Crooked Lake Chain Merchandise](https://www.pclia.com/merchandise/) - Merchandise featuring our new logo! Show your love for the lake and support our mission. Don't miss out!

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.pclia.com/) - Protecting Our Lakes for Future Generations: Join Our Association Today! Serving the Portage, Hanks, Sugar, and Crooked Chain of Lakes.
- [Meeting Minutes](https://www.pclia.com/shoreline-meeting/) - Past Meeting Minutes May 2026 Meeting April 2026 Meeting September 2025 Meeting August 2025 Meeting May 2025 Meeting April 2025 Meeting September 2024 Meeting August 2024 Meeting May 2024 Meeting April 2024 Meeting September 2023 Meeting August 2023 Meeting May 2023 Meeting April 2023 Meeting October 2022 Meeting August 2022 Meeting July 2022 Meeting May
- [What is it?](https://www.pclia.com/did-you-know/pclia-lake-legacy-initiative/) - Your PCLIA Board recently approved an exciting new initiative created to strengthen our shared commitment to a healthy, safe, and thriving lake for many years to come. Through a generous anonymous donation, funding has been designated for educational programs and grants for the purpose of protecting and improving water quality, enhancing recreation, and building a legacy for future generations. Two programs have been launched as part of this initiative. Click below to learn more:
- [Newsletters](https://www.pclia.com/news-letters/) - August/September 2026 2026 Fall Dinner Reservation Form June/July 2026 April/May 2026 October/November 2025 2026 Membership Form Insert August/September 2025 2025 Fall Dinner Reservation Form June/July 2025 April/May 2025 October/November 2024 2025 Membership Newsletter Insert August/September 2024 June/July 2024 April/May 2024 October/November 2023 2024 Membership Newsletter Insert August/September 2023 June/July 2023 April/May 2023 October/November 2022 August/September
- [Photos](https://www.pclia.com/photos/) - These images are for the sole use of PCLIA members. If you have photos you would like published on the web site, contact the web administrator at info@pclia.com July 4th 2026 Family Fun Event 2026 Winter Bonfire Summer 2022 Lake Cruises for Off Season Viewing (videos courtesy of Tom Kaufhold): Hanks Lake Cruise Crooked Narrows
- [Historical Ice Out Record](https://www.pclia.com/lake-facts/ice-out-date/) - These dates represent when the ice is off all the chain of lakes. If you have ice out information for missing years or prior to 1978, please email info@pclia.com and we will update the site.
- [Board of Directors](https://www.pclia.com/board-of-directors/) - Officers of the PCLIA: President: Scott Maghan (Term Expires 12/31/27) Vice President: Andy Larson (Term Expires 12/31/27) Past President: Kris Picken (Term Expires 12/31/27) Treasurer: Diane Lund (Term Expires 12/31/27) Secretary: Joy Larson (Term Expires 12/31/27) Board of Directors: Chuck Lund (Term Expires 12/31/28) Tim Kensok (Term Expires 12/31/28) Dean Forchas (Term Expires 12/31/28) Kari
- [Water Quality](https://www.pclia.com/water-quality/) - Water quality from the 4 areas of the crooked lakes chain of lakes receivesongoing testing by the RMB Environmental Lab out of Detroit Lakes. To view specificinformation on our chain of lakes, query the RMB Lakes Monitoring Database.To better understand the jargon associated with water quality, more information canbe found on the following websites:Lake Water
- [Membership](https://www.pclia.com/membership/) - Portage Crooked Lakes Improvement Association is a 501(c)(3) organization.Joining the Portage Crooked Lakes Improvement Association is a great way to support our lakes and be up to date on lake-related happenings. Membership helps support: Control of various types of invasive weeds Water Quality monitoring Fish management Social Events Newsletters Safety buoys Lake Shore Property Owners
- [Donate](https://www.pclia.com/donate/) - NOTE: Do not submit membership dues on this page. Return to "Membership" tab for dues payment. Use this page for donations outside of the annual membership drive. Support the PCLIA by donating funds. When you click on the link below you will be redirected to our 3rd party payment system where you can select the
- [Lake Shore Restoration](https://www.pclia.com/shoreland-restoration/) - A healthy shoreland supports a diverse community of fish and wildlife by providing native vegetation that fulfills their habitat needs where land and water meet. Native vegetation provides important water quality functions by slowing and filtering water runoff as it moves to the lake or stream. Shorelines with a diverse mixture of native plants extending
- [PCLIA Silent Auction](https://www.pclia.com/auctions/) - Welcome to the 2nd Annual PCLIA Silent Auction! This years auction is bigger and better! This is your opportunity to “give and get.” Your winning bid “gives” a donation to PCLIA and “gets” you something in return. Some of the exciting auction items include: a fabulous dinner at Che Larson, guided fishing trips, a $1,000
- [Lake Management Plan](https://www.pclia.com/lake-management-plan/) - Crooked Lake Management Plan
- [Own Your Wake!](https://www.pclia.com/did-you-know/own-your-wake/) - Damages Under Minnesota law, the damage your wake causes is treated the same as damage caused by an actual collision. You may also be held accountable for injuries due to your wake. Slow/No Wake Zones On Crooked Lake Chain, the following Slow/No Wake Zones are established at all times: slow/no wake zones Boating Tips to
- [Aquatic Invasive Species Education](https://www.pclia.com/did-you-know/ais-education/) - Spotting the Invaders: A Guide to Identifying Aquatic Invasive Species Eurasian Water Milfoil Plant Type: SubmergedStatus: Widespread throughout MinnesotaNative Look-alike: Northern Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum sibiricum) How to ID • 12-21 pairs of leaflets• Stems are limp and spaghetti-like• Stems are reddish brown to pink Learn More In 2021 Sugar Lake had a significant patch of Eurasian
- [Bylaws](https://www.pclia.com/bylaws/) - Portage-Crooked Lakes Improvement Association Incorporated By-Laws last amended: September 10, 2022 (approved) ARTICLE 1. NAME, JURISDICTION AND PURPOSE SECTION 1. This Association shall be called the Portage-Crooked Lakes Improvement Association (PCLIA), Incorporated. SECTION 2. The Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation under the laws of Minnesota, Statutes Chapter 317A. SECTION 3. It is located in
- [AIS Prevention](https://www.pclia.com/aquatic-invasive-species-prevention/) - Recreational activities such as recreational boating, angling, waterfowl hunting, and diving may spread aquatic invasive species. Some aquatic invasive species can attach to boats, while others can become tangled on propellers, anchor lines, or boat trailers. Many species can survive in bilge water, ballast tanks, and motors or may hide in dirt or sand that clings
- [Own Your Wake!](https://www.pclia.com/own-your-wake/) - Damages Under Minnesota law, the damage your wake causes is treated the same as damage caused by an actual collision. You may also be held accountable for injuries due to your wake. Slow/No Wake Zones On Crooked Lake Chain, the following Slow/No Wake Zones are established at all times: slow/no wake zones Boating Tips to
- [Lake Friendly Living](https://www.pclia.com/did-you-know/lake-friendly-living/) - What happens around home matters to the health of the lakes. Being 'lake-friendly' means making active choices that prioritize the health of the lake. Our choices can affect the water quality of Crooked Lake Chain and therefore, incorporating 'Lake Friendly Living' practices into your home activities can reduce your impact on the lake. 4 things
- [Lake Facts](https://www.pclia.com/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 BayArea: 462.68 acresLittoral Area: 234 acresShore Length: 9.99 milesMaximum Depth: 72 feet Portage LakeArea: 286.84 acresLittoral Area: 110 acresShore Length: 2.59 milesMaximum Depth: 37
- [President's Letter](https://www.pclia.com/presidents-letter/) - President's Letter President's letter April 2022 Another summer season of “life at the lake” is fast approaching. Soon we’ll be enjoying fishing, boatingand swimming. The sounds of children playing in the water and the smell of someone grilling “something good” will fill the air. Reading a book on the dock and happy hour cruises will
- [Did you know?](https://www.pclia.com/did-you-know/)
- [Fish Management](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/fish-management/) - Fish Management Fish Population Management Stocking Program Fish Fry Youth Contest Northern Pike Tip from Jeff Stanway I want to share some useful information about Northern Pike from the DNR. They encourage people that fish lakes with an abundance of Pike to to keep small Northern Pike, and release larger ones (24" or longer). Small Northern Pike
- [Services](https://www.pclia.com/services/) - We're a studio in London with an international practice in video production, video editing and aerial video. We believe in sharing knowledge and promoting dialogue to increase the creative potential of collaboration. 1 Video Production After hatching, the caterpillar is a voracious eater. It's common for it to double its size every few days. Learn
- [Fishing Contest](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/fish-management/fishing-contest/) - 2015 Events 8th Annual Kids’ Fishing Contest: Starts July 15, 2014 – through – July 14, 2015 PCLIA Annual Fishing Contest 2014-15 Entry Form Take a Kid One-Day Fishing Contest: Sunday, May 24, 2015 A record 60+ kids participated in the 2015 Take A Kid Fishing Contest held Sunday, May 24. The association again
- [Walleye Stocking](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/fish-management/walleye-stocking/) - Planning Today for a Better Tomorrow To our Walleye stocking donors, Seasons Greetings and many wishes for a Happy New Year , PCLIA is happy to announce that our 2010 Walleye Fingerling Stocking took place on December 21st. We encountered several delays including bad weather and re-scheduling on part of our contracted fish stocking agency.
- [Healthy Lakes](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/healthy-lakes/) - PCLIA Healthy Lakes -- Chair Gary Anderson The Healthy Lakes committee of PCLIA sponsored a WELCOME BACK TO THE LAKE get together at Clearwater Forest Camp on April 28, 2012. Heather Baird from the DNR was our guest speaker; she gave some excellent information on healthy shoreline maintenance. Healthy Lakes Fall 2014 Cabin Close- Up: A time
- [Shoreline Restoration Project](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/healthy-lakes/shoreline-restoration-project/) - Aquatic Habitat Program Shoreline Habitat Landowner Agreement
- [Blog](https://www.pclia.com/blog/)
- [Fun Facts](https://www.pclia.com/fun-facts/) - Curly Leaf Pond Weed Curly-leaf pondweed is a non-native, invasive species and should not be propagated. Identification Curly-leafed pondweed is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and gets it name from the rippled or wavy nature of its submerged leaves. The leaves are alternate, oblong 3/4 to 4 inches long and ¼ to
- [Committees](https://www.pclia.com/commitees/) - For information on each of the committees, click the links in the "Committees" drop–down menu at the top. PCLIA Committees A committee can be formed or discontinued at any time based upon the needs of the association. The Board of Directors must approve the formation or termination of any committee by a vote of the

## Events

- [Board Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/board-meeting-3/) - Bay Lake Town Hall
- [Board Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/board-meeting-4/) - Bay Lake Town Hall
- [Annual Fall Dinner Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/annual-fall-dinner-meeting-2/) - The Bridge Tavern on Hwy 6 north of Crosby Reservation form must be received by no later than September 4th. 4:30-6:00 Social and Silent Auction Bidding (cash or check only, please) 6:15 Dinner 7:00 Business Meeting
- [6th Annual Family Fun Event](https://www.pclia.com/event/5th-annual-family-fun-event-2/) - Larson Residence 14265 Maghan Lane Triathlon of Fun at 10:00: 25yd swim - 3 mile bike ride - 1 mile walk/run. Added attraction: Nolan and Gabe Jukish jet ski demo and water safety talk
- [Summer Picnic & Get Together](https://www.pclia.com/event/summer-picnic-get-together-2/) - Larson Residence 14265 Maghan Lane Serving brats & hot dogs. Extended family and summer visitors are welcome. Please RSVP: andylarson1959@hotmail.com with number attending.
- [Welcome Back to the Lakes](https://www.pclia.com/event/welcome-back-to-the-lakes-2/) - Deerwood Legion Free pizza, cash bar. Launching of PCLIA Lake Legacy Initiative @ socializing with friends old and new.
- [Board Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/board-meeting-2/) - Bay Lake Town Hall
- [Board Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/board-meeting/) - Bay Lake Town Hall
- [PCLIA Bonfire](https://www.pclia.com/event/pclia-bonfire/) - Come celebrate the beauty of winter at the lakes before it’s spring! What: A bonfire for all PCLIA members and families. When: Saturday, March 7 from 2-4 PM Where: On Crooked Lake, west of the island, in front of Osborn’s cabin.(14770 Johnson Park Trail) The fire will be going and all ingredients for S’mores will be provided. Weather permitting, there
- [Annual Fall Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction](https://www.pclia.com/event/annual-fall-dinner-meeting/) - Location: The Bridge Tavern - 26969 MN-6, Crosby Social & Silent Auction Bidding 4:30-6:00 Dinner 6:15 Business Meeting 7:00
- [Board Meeting](https://www.pclia.com/event/board-meeting-7/) - Bay Lake Township Hall

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