Crystal Lake (Bayfield County)
Crystal Lake is a 117 acre lake in Bayfield County. WDNR lists smallmouth bass as abundant here.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
WDNR lists them as abundant
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Crystal Lake public boat landingPublicOne public landing listed by WDNR. Check the sign at the landing for local boating rules.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Crystal Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crystal Lake (Bayfield County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Crystal Lake (Bayfield County) ↗Local tips
- Target smallmouth first. They are the lake's strongest population.
- Maximum depth is 29 feet, so look for structure near the deeper water.
- Check the sign at the landing for local rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.