Crystal
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27003400
163 Surveys
Special Regulations for Crystal
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.
79.12
Acres
39 ft
Max Depth
9.8 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Crystal. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.34 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.39 lb | 18 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.19 lb | 24 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.21 lb | 31 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.42 lb | 10 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.47 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.32 lb | 7 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 85.5 (above normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.13 lb | 171 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 12.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 26.0 | 0.18 lb | 38 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.80 lb | 3 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 5.2 – 56.2 | 0.45 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 37.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.08 lb | 75 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.14 lb | 44 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.16 lb | 11 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.12 lb | 75 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 85.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.35 lb | 171 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 29 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 12.8 | 0.07 lb | 80 |
TME
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 8.88 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 7.28 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.13 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 6.59 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 12.59 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 14.33 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 13.38 lb | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.90 lb | 16 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.69 lb | 11 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 1.33 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.65 lb | 24 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.97 lb | 6 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 1.21 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.42 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 | — | 3.29 lb | 17 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.62 lb | 4 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.70 lb | 9 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 3.17 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.94 lb | 39 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 2.48 lb | 11 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 5.57 lb | 17 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 2.21 lb | 12 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 | — | 5.86 lb | 14 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 5.03 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.05 lb | 22 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 12 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 71.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 284 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.09 lb | 51 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 82.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 493 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 28.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.10 lb | 257 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 24.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.11 lb | 123 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.10 lb | 12 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.9 | 0.09 lb | 13 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
GOF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.53 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.67 lb | 7 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 1.06 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.32 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 6 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 | — | 0.09 lb | 39 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 7 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 7.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 64 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 66.2 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.07 lb | 331 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.08 lb | 22 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.16 lb | 51 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 371.5 | — | — | 743 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.22 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 63.5 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.16 lb | 508 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 164.2 | — | 0.07 lb | 985 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 352.8 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.08 lb | 3175 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 43.3 | — | — | 130 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 17.4 | — | 0.12 lb | 87 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 115.5 (above normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.09 lb | 693 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 15.9 (normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.09 lb | 127 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.07 lb | 15 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 13.5 | — | 0.01 lb | 27 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.10 lb | 46 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.07 lb | 19 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 6.7 | — | 0.06 lb | 20 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.08 lb | 14 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.06 lb | 10 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 116.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.09 lb | 233 |
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 143.2 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.09 lb | 716 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.11 lb | 33 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 58.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.15 lb | 294 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.20 lb | 116 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 107.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.20 lb | 862 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.09 lb | 90 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 14.6 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.14 lb | 131 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 13.6 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.18 lb | 68 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 121.8 (above normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.16 lb | 731 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 20.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.15 lb | 82 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.12 lb | 48 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.56 lb | 7 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.60 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.09 lb | 2 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.65 lb | 5 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | — | 24 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.57 lb | 43 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.10 lb | 5 |
| 1984-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 14.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.32 lb | 72 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.77 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.16 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.10 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.15 lb | 20 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.42 lb | 3 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.66 lb | 16 |
| 1979-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.33 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-28 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.14 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 3.63 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.04 lb | 6 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.74 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2004-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.4 | 1.79 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 4.51 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.0 | 2.52 lb | 27 |
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 2.44 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.5 | 1.74 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.41 lb | 1 |
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Bait Shop
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★ 4.4Big B's Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.7Cabela's
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★ 4.2DH Custom Rods & Tackle
Wayzata, MN
★ 4.6DICK'S Sporting Goods
Maple Grove, MN
★ 3.9Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.7Jig Mania
Bloomington, MN
★ 5JR's Tackle Fishing Tackle Outlet
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Crystal. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.