Minnesota · DNR survey data
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake covers 79 acres in Hennepin County, running to 39 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2022. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
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BluegillStocked · 2024Just a few15.9per trap net4"Typical6"Biggest
Lengths measured · 129 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 129 fish
2022Lengths measured · 3857 fish
2004Lengths measured · 641 fish
1998Lengths measured · 857 fish
1993CrappieStocked · 2024Just a few6per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 129 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 129 fish
2022Lengths measured · 221 fish
2004Lengths measured · 979 fish
1998Lengths measured · 801 fish
1993Yellow perchExcellent numbers20per gill net5"Typical6"Biggest
Lengths measured · 109 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 109 fish
2022Lengths measured · 86 fish
2004Lengths measured · 59 fish
1998Lengths measured · 9 fish
1993Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Present and managed by the DNR.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Black Crappie | 60 adults |
| 2024 | Bluegill Sunfish | 132 adults |
| 2017 | Tiger Muskellunge | 106 yearlings |
Recent reports
Crystal Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Crystal Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Crystal Lake, Lakeview Terrace (trailer launch)
- Crystal Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Twin Lake · 217 ac · 1.5 mi
- Webber Lake · 2 ac · 1.8 mi
- Wirth Lake · 40 ac · 3.1 mi
- Loring Lake · 7 ac · 4.4 mi
- Cedar Lake · 164 ac · 4.6 mi
- Medicine Lake · 924 ac · 4.9 mi
- Lake of the Isles · 114 ac · 4.9 mi
- Silver Lake · 71 ac · 5.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Crystal Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Crystal Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Crystal Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2022) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, tiger muskellunge.
Does Crystal Lake have a public access?
Yes. Crystal Lake has 2 public access sites, including Crystal Lake, Lakeview Terrace (trailer launch).
Is Crystal Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie and bluegill sunfish in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Crystal Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Crystal Lake in 2022, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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