The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crystal Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Crystal Lake
In Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Crystal Lake covers about 1,230 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,310 ft above sea level. Pelican Rapids is about 6.2 miles southwest. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 43 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Otter Tail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Crystal Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crystal Lake
- Pelican Rapidsabout 6.2 mi southwest
- Frazeeabout 13 mi northeast
- Detroit Lakesabout 14 mi north
- Perhamabout 17 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 43 mi northwest
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Questions about Crystal Lake
What fish are in Crystal Lake?
Lakes like Crystal Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crystal Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Crystal Lake?
About 1,230 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crystal Lake?
Pelican Rapids is about 6.2 miles southwest; Frazee is about 13 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Crystal Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crystal Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
