Location: Prior Lake, Crystal Lake Park, Highway 13 and Village Lake Drive Southeast
Species present: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
Depth: 26 feet
Size: 30 acres
Wheelchair access: Poor
MTC bus: None nearby
Park entrance fee: None
Restrooms: No
Parking: Fair
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: No
Other activities: Picnic shelter, picnic tables, walking trails
Agency: City of Prior Lake (952) 447-9820
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Crystal Lake is a great place to fish in both the summer and the winter. During the winter, be aware of the aeration system that creates open ice but helps the fish to survive. With the high abundance of Largemouth Bass and Bluegills, Crystal Lake provides a great place to introduce a young angler to their first fish. The fishing pier on the south side of the lake adds access to the deeper waters of this lake.
2016 Lake Survey Results:
Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Crystal | Black Bullhead | low | 10.0 | 11.7 |
(Scott) | Black Crappie | medium | 6.0 | 11.4 |
08/15/2016 | Bluegill | low | 5.9 | 8.0 |
Hybrid Sunfish | low | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
Largemouth Bass | low | 15.2 | 15.2 | |
Northern Pike | medium | 19.2 | 32.0 | |
Pumpkinseed | low | 5.6 | 6.8 |