Crystal Lake (Montcalm County)

Montcalm County, Michigan

Crystal Lake is in Montcalm County, in Crystal Township. It is known for walleye, northern pike and bluegill.

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Surface area714 acres

Max depth70 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Most numerous fish in the 2021 DNR survey. Relies on stocking.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common in the survey. Special pike rules apply, see DNR.

Bluegill●●●○○

Second most numerous fish in the survey.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Fair numbers in the survey.

Smallmouth Bass●○○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Crystal Lake DNR Boating Access SiteRamp
Northeast shore. Two skid piers and paved parking for 46 trailers. Pit toilet with ADA access.Directions ↗
Crystal Township Boating Access SiteRamp
South side. Small site with room for two or three trailers.Directions ↗
Crystal Township ParkPublic
Six acres on the east side. Shore access and winter ice fishing access.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crystal Lake (Montcalm County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Walleye are the top target. Check the DNR report for stocking and size limits.
Northern pike have a special rule: no minimum size, five per day, only one over 24 inches. Confirm current rules before you go.
Use the large northeast launch on busy days. The south site fits very few trailers.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.