Minnesota Fishing Guide

Crystal

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11050200

195 Surveys
190.2
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
0
10
Fish Species
25
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crystal. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.55 lb 42
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.72 lb 3
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.84 lb 2
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 1.47 lb 3
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.68 lb 14
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.60 lb 17
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 26.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.39 lb 53
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.47 lb 17
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 1.12 lb 11
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.76 lb 16
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.40 lb 75
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.41 lb 12
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.92 lb 14
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 1.15 lb 5
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 7.0 1.30 lb 1
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.4 – 5.0 1.30 lb 2
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 7.0 0.55 lb 2
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.4 – 5.0 0.55 lb 8

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard electrofishing 92.5 — 0.59 lb 127
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.60 lb 33
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.37 lb 79
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2000-07-10 Standard electrofishing 109.0 — 0.72 lb 109
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.96 lb 9
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.37 lb 23
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.35 lb 6
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.72 lb 12
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.62 lb 12
2010-08-02 Standard electrofishing 76.0 — 0.51 lb 76
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 7
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.75 lb 84
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — — 2
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 6.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.38 lb 67
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 14.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.32 lb 126
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 13.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.62 lb 79
2005-07-25 Standard electrofishing 113.8 — 0.52 lb 115
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.01 lb 29
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.92 lb 24
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.42 lb 17
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.6 0.45 lb 21

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 0.77 lb 51
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.26 lb 5
2000-07-10 Standard electrofishing 7.0 — 0.99 lb 7
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.44 lb 10
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.00 lb 4
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 11.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 0.83 lb 34
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.23 lb 7
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 2.12 lb 16
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.52 lb 4
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.05 lb 56
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.94 lb 4
2010-08-02 Standard electrofishing 2.0 — 0.68 lb 2
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.33 lb 32
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.76 lb 1
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 8.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.04 lb 49
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.45 lb 2
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 0.79 lb 29
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.50 lb 14
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.2 1.32 lb 7
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.80 lb 10

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.45 lb 2
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.48 lb 4
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.28 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.8 — 0.26 lb 35
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 39.6 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.23 lb 356
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 39.3 — — 22
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 5.3 — — 53
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 3.7 — 0.04 lb 22
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 52.8 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.04 lb 475
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.20 lb 1
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 42.6 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.13 lb 426
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 70.3 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.20 lb 562
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 10.5 — 0.15 lb 21
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.28 lb 16
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 4.7 — — 4
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 45.3 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.26 lb 453
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 20.4 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.27 lb 184
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.34 lb 32
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.06 lb 18
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 36.3 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.08 lb 327
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 25.1 (normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.11 lb 226
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 35.6 (above normal) 4.0 – 28.1 0.12 lb 178
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.10 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 9.2 — 0.27 lb 55
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.26 lb 29
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 1
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.04 lb 14
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.08 lb 16
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.21 lb 8
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 12.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.19 lb 120
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 12.0 — 0.20 lb 24
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 9.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.23 lb 76
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.9 — 0.30 lb 20
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — — 3
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.33 lb 85
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 2
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 24
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.2 — 0.27 lb 31
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.29 lb 12
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.13 lb 21
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.14 lb 34
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.20 lb 14
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.20 lb 1
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.25 lb 21

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.80 lb 17
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 3.77 lb 1
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 0.95 lb 10
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.91 lb 1
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.96 lb 9
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 3.05 lb 2
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 0.68 lb 5
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.50 lb 1
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 1.61 lb 17
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.61 lb 25
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.17 lb 26
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.98 lb 3
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.5 0.78 lb 64
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.63 lb 26
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.5 2.00 lb 7
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.50 lb 3

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.40 lb 6
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.35 lb 34
2000-07-10 Standard electrofishing 16.0 — 0.55 lb 16
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.03 lb 2
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.50 lb 13
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.20 lb 1
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 8.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.22 lb 86
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 23.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.15 lb 46
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.21 lb 18
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.27 lb 8
2010-08-02 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.38 lb 43
2010-08-02 Standard electrofishing 37.0 — 0.37 lb 37
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 1.1 — — 9
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.39 lb 4
2020-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.37 lb 9
2005-07-25 Standard electrofishing 34.6 — 0.26 lb 35
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.25 lb 24
2005-07-25 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.31 lb 38
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.28 lb 1
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 7.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.25 lb 70
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.3 0.80 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 10.3 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.29 lb 62
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — — 1
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2000-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.16 lb 2
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.8 (below normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.14 lb 17
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.22 lb 21
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 26.5 (above normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.10 lb 53
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 2.9 — — 23
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.7 (below normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.21 lb 12
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 12.2 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.26 lb 73
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.24 lb 18
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.10 lb 35
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 3.8 – 22.8 0.22 lb 6

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.5 1.58 lb 2
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.99 lb 11
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.5 1.00 lb 1
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 4.5 1.00 lb 1
1986-07-18 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.32 lb 8

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 142.9 — 80
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 38.4 — 384
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 40.6 — 325
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 16.4 — 14
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 79.5 — 159

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 107.2 — 60
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 44.0 — 440
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 113.8 — 910
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 176.7 — 151
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 255.5 — 511

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2020-07-21 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — 3
2020-07-21 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 9.5 — 19
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 1.9 — 15
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 50.3 — 43

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2000-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 6.76 lb 12
1990-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 5.90 lb 1
1990-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 6.40 lb 1
1980-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 5.42 lb 4
1980-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.50 lb 1
2010-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 5.88 lb 4
2020-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 2.87 lb 14
2005-07-25 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 14.10 lb 4
1995-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 5.89 lb 4
1986-07-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 3.6 – 11.0 10.67 lb 3

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1995-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.05 lb 1

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-08-02 Backpack electrofishing 25.7 — 22
2010-08-02 50-ft beach seine 62.5 — 125
2010-08-02 15-ft beach seine 23.6 — 189

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Crystal

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Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Crystal. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Crystal

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.