Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

Size
298ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Crystal Lake
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Sauger
Sauger

Overview

Crystal Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge: Minimum size limit 40”. Possession limit one.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
76°Feels like 76°
High Temperature89°
Low Temperature69°
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Sunset
6:37 PM
Wind Direction
7 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.71 inHg
Stable
Sunny
SaturdaySa
89° / 69°
Mostly Sunny
SundaySu
87° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
MondayMo
75° / 52°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
63° / 48°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
WednesdayWe
64° / 48°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
ThursdayTh
62° / 48°

Moon Phase

new moon
October 10, 2026
0% Illumination
new moon
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 7:27 AM
Moon Set 6:18 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 12:58 PM
Underfoot 12:36 AM
new moon
SaturdaySa10/10
waxing crescent
SundaySu10/11
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh10/15
waxing crescent
FridayFr10/16
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Top Fish Species

Crappie
Crappie
5-13 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths