09/17/2026
Peaceful Gilkey Lake Living with Crooked Lake Adventure
For buyers searching for a quality Up North home, the Gilkey Lake and Crooked Lake area offers something special: a peaceful waterfront setting without giving up the boating, recreation and community that make lake life so much fun.
At 11828 Black Bass Lane in Crivitz, that lifestyle begins right outside the door.
Three Connected Lakes, More Ways to Enjoy the Water
Gilkey, Bass and Crooked Lakes form a connected three-lake system in the Town of Riverview. Gilkey Lake provides a quieter, no-wake setting that is ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and enjoying an unhurried morning on the water. When it is time for a little more activity, boat over to full-recreation Crooked Lake, with full-rec hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crooked Lake is approximately 143 acres, while the smaller Gilkey and Bass Lakes flow into the larger lake system. Together, they offer buyers a welcome combination of peaceful water, boating opportunities and scenic Northwoods surroundings. Learn more about the connected lakes.
Fishing is part of the experience, too. Crooked Lake supports a variety of species, including bass, northern pike, panfish, muskellunge and walleye. Current fishing information is available through the Wisconsin DNR.
A Lake Home Designed for the Setting
Situated on 1.45 wooded acres with 204 feet of Gilkey Lake frontage, this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home takes full advantage of its location.
The sunlit great room features panoramic lake views, hardwood floors, tongue-and-groove accents and a stone gas fireplace. Large windows keep the water and wooded surroundings in view throughout the main living area, while the open layout creates a comfortable place to gather after a day on the lake.
The remodeled kitchen includes granite countertops, knotty alder cabinetry, a pantry and an oversized island with plenty of room for meals, conversation and weekend guests. The main-floor primary suite adds another level of comfort with a beautifully tiled spa shower and granite finishes.
Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom provide private space for family and visitors. The full basement is already stubbed for another bathroom and offers excellent potential for additional finished living space.
A Shoreline Everyone Can Enjoy
One of the property’s most valuable features is its level access to the lake with no steps leading to the water. The parklike grounds include mature trees, a sand beach area and three docks.
Whether the day involves launching a kayak, taking the boat over to Crooked Lake, relaxing beside the water or gathering around the cement firepit, the shoreline is easy to reach and ready to enjoy.
The deck off the kitchen extends the living space outdoors with a hot tub and natural gas grill—an inviting spot for morning coffee, dinner outside or a quiet evening under the trees.
Exceptional Storage for the Up North Lifestyle
Lake properties come with boats, trailers and toys, and this home has room for all of them.
Storage includes:
An attached 2-car garage
A detached 2+ car garage with electric service
A substantial 40x60 pole building with 10-foot doors, lighting and 100-amp service
A garden and storage shed with electricity
There is space for boats, UTVs, snowmobiles, lawn equipment, vehicles, trailers and just about every lake toy imaginable. No need to play an expensive game of recreational-equipment Tetris.
Additional conveniences include central air, a tankless water heater, a 16-kW whole-house generator, a conventional septic system and a sandpoint well. The home may also be available furnished by agreement, creating the possibility of true turnkey lake living.
A Welcoming Lake Community
The Crooked Lake area has the relaxed, neighborly atmosphere buyers hope to find Up North. Area bars and restaurants provide casual places to meet friends, enjoy live music and grab a Friday fish fry.
The Blind Walleye is a waterfront destination bar and grill on Bass Lake, with access to the connected waterway, boat slips, a kayak launch, food, drinks and seasonal entertainment. Visit The Blind Walleye.
The community also knows how to have fun for a good cause. The annual Crooked Lake Santa Pub Crawl brings participants together in Santa attire to visit area establishments while raising money for Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services. Recent events have raised thousands of dollars for the organization—proof that this lake community has plenty of personality and an equally generous heart. Learn about the fundraiser.
Your Place on the Lake
11828 Black Bass Lane offers a rare combination: a beautifully remodeled home, a quiet waterfront setting, access to full-recreation water, level shoreline and extraordinary storage.
It is a property designed for buyers who value quality, recreation and the ability to enjoy lake life from the day they arrive.
11828 Black Bass Lane, Crivitz, WI 54114
Offered at $889,000
MLS #50331318
More information and photos:
https://bit.ly/11828BlackBass
Kim Gruszynski, Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
920-360-6068
[email protected]
Kgruszynski.StarckRE.com
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