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Crystal Lake (Sheboygan County)

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Crystal Lake is a clear natural lake in Sheboygan County near Glenbeulah and Elkhart Lake. It is heavily used for boating and is fished mostly for largemouth bass and panfish.

3N0.25 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area129 acres
Max depth61 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsNo motorboats on Sundays (local ordinance). Check local rules for speed limits.

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Anglers report the bay by the landing holds many bass

Northern Pike●●○○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●○○○

Limited numbers from stocking by private groups

Boat launches

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

  • Crystal Lake public launchRamp
    Boat launch with parking in the southwest bay. Parking is tight at busy times.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Crystal Lake Boat LaunchPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crystal Lake (Sheboygan County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Start in the bay near the landing for bass.
  • Go early or on weekdays. Boat traffic and parking get heavy in summer.
  • Mercury advisory applies to fish from this lake. Check DNR consumption guidance before keeping fish.

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