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Crystal Lake
Lake
Ice season
When Crystal Lake has lost its ice in spring, from 18 winters on record (1994–2022)
Apr 1
Median of 18 winters, 1994–2022
- Earliest
- Mar 15, 2016
- Latest
- Apr 30, 2018
30-acre lake with picnic facilities, walking trails & fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill & pike.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Bullhead and 14 more species.
17 fish species in 89 public records within 2 km of Crystal Lake since 2000.
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides10 records · 2006
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus9 records · 2005
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas8 records · 2005
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus8 records · 2005
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus7 records · 2005
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii6 records · 2005
- Northern Pike Esox lucius6 records · 2005
- Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas6 records · 2005
Show all 17 species
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens6 records · 2005
- Walleye Sander vitreus4 records · 2006
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis4 records · 2005
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus4 records · 2005
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus4 records · 2005
- Shortnose Gar Lepisosteus platostomus2 records · 2005
- Sauger Sander canadensis2 records · 2005
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis2 records · 2004
- Emerald Shiner Notropis atherinoides1 record · 2005
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crystal Lake?
- Crystal Lake is a lake in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Crystal Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Crystal Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Crystal Lake in Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Crystal Lake rated?
- Crystal Lake in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 92 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Minnesota
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🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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