Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is in Waterford Township in Oakland County, about 3 miles west of Pontiac. It is a small lake with three deep basins and a big bluegill population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 2022 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
14 inch minimum size limit
Crappie
Black crappie are fairly common
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Stocked every third year, no natural spawning seen
Northern Pike
Few caught in the survey
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Crescent Lake boat access sitePublicNorth end of the lake.Directions ↗
- Residential parkPublicSouthwest shoreline.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crescent Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Crescent Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the deep basins for perch and crappie in summer, when the lake stratifies.
- Work weed edges for bluegill. They far outnumber other fish.
- Keep bass 14 inches or longer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.