The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crystal Lake
Orleans County, Vermont · 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake spreads over 760 acres in Orleans County, Vermont. Crystal Lake supports a wild, self-sustaining native lake trout population.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.6 miles. The water sits about 940 ft above sea level. It reaches about 100 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Newport, is about 13 miles north.
- Size
- 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 100 ft
- Shoreline
- About 5.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 940 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Orleans County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake holds lake trout, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass.
- Lake trout
- Trout
- Yellow perch
- Smallmouth bass
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crystal Lake
- Newportabout 13 mi north
- Lyndonvilleabout 14 mi southeast
- Lyndonabout 15 mi southeast
- Hardwickabout 18 mi southwest
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Questions about Crystal Lake
What fish are in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake holds lake trout, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crystal Lake?
About 100 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Crystal Lake?
760 acres, with about 5.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crystal Lake?
Newport is about 13 miles north; Lyndonville is about 14 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Crystal Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Crystal Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
