Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake near 46.9401, -94.6560 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Crystal Lake covers about 189 acres, reaches a recorded 41 feet and holds about 1,816 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Crystal Lake

Fish reported from Crystal Lake include black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, golden shiner, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Crystal Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Crystal Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Crystal Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Crystal Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Crystal Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Crystal Lake

On a first trip to Crystal Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Crystal Lake

Spring at Crystal Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Crystal Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.