Crispell Lake
Crispell Lake is in Liberty Township in Jackson County, near Hanover and Horton. It is a small lake of about 82 acres with a public boat ramp.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Crispell Lake public boat rampRampPublic ramp near 636 Fishermans Wharf, Horton, MI 49246 (Michigan DNR data)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 Crispell 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 Crispell Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish weed edges for bass and bluegill in summer.
- Look for perch and crappie in deeper water, down to about 25 feet.
- Keep trailer launches short and check the ramp before you arrive.
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