2020
Ciscoes & WhitefishesUnspecified · Adult (Field Transfer)
557Length not listed
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Crystal Lake
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Crystal LakeVilas County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Research survey bathymetry (NTL-LTER) · Not for navigation
Source: North Temperate Lakes LTER surveyhigh confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthSurveyed research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program (University of Wisconsin-Madison, NSF), Northern Highland Lake District bathymetry dataset (knb-lter-ntl.288.4, CC-BY). Real measured contours, not a model. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Crystal Lake
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassTrout
Anglers logged 1 catch here on Fishbrain; the last was Jun 28, 2020. Too few reports to chart.
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2020, when 557 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Aquatic invasive species
DNR observations
Verified observations are kept separate from species the DNR lists as no longer observed.
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Water temperature
Crystal Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
68°FWarm
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Crystal Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Crystal Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 1842400 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
93surface acres
67max depth feet
1public access points
46.0017, -89.6130latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchCrystal Lake Ramp45.99953, -89.61055Managed by STATE(DNR)TOWN OF PLUM LAKERamp surface: OtherADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is 67 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 34 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Crystal Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Crystal Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey survey data.
Where does the Crystal Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from North Temperate Lakes LTER survey. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The source is measured research bathymetry from the North Temperate Lakes LTER program; not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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