Crystal Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be very active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
Explore Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Crystal Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Lake, MN
- How big is Crystal Lake?
- How deep is Crystal Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Crystal Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Crystal Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Crystal Lake area?
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- Are there boat launches on Crystal Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Crystal Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Crystal Lake?
How big is Crystal Lake?
How deep is Crystal Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Crystal Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Crystal Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Crystal Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Crystal Lake (11-0502-00) is a 190.20-acre lake with a maximum depth of 40 feet located 5 miles southeast of Akeley, MN. Park Rapids Fisheries staff conducted a survey targeting near shore fish species on July 21, 2020 to assess populations of non-game and small sport fish. Ten 100-foot sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake shore, sampling a variety of habitat types. Each site was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot 1/8th-inch mesh seine, depending on habitat conditions.
During this assessment, ten sites were sampled with a 15-foot seine. Backpack electrofishing was done at all 10 sites. Nearshore sampling captured seven species of fish including one species intolerant of disturbance; Blacknose Shiner. Other species sampled during the nearshore effort included Bluegill, Bluntnose Minnow, Johnny Darter, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. Nearshore catches will be used along with gill net and trap net catch data from a standard fisheries survey conducted on July 14, 2020, to calculate a fish-based Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) score, which is indicative of the health of Crystal Lake.
This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. Crystal Lake is located in the Leech Lake River Watershed.
What is the average air temp for Crystal Lake?
Are there any state parks near Crystal Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Crystal Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Williams Lake | 1.2 mi | 98 | 34 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.3 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 15 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 12 | |
| Tripp Lake | 2.4 mi | 29 | 0 ft |
| Chub Lake | 2.5 mi | 67 | |
| Wegwos Lake | 2.6 mi | 42 | |
| Island Lake | 2.6 mi | 78 | 46 ft |
| Island Lake | 2.6 mi | 78 | 46 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 10 |
