Montcalm County · lake · 709 acres
Crystal Lake
Stocked 13× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Crystal Lake is a lake in Montcalm County, Michigan — most recently on Apr 29, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
63°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Rain
77°
64°
14 mph
74%
Sun
Showers
71°
60°
15 mph
39%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Walleye | 499,500 | 0.3" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 19,998 | 17.7" | |
| Apr 8 | Lake Trout | 21,396 | 15.2" | |
| Apr 8 | Lake Trout | 23,995 | 15.2" | |
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | 20,692 | 19.62" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 6 | Walleye | 1,016 | 11.3" | |
| Oct 30 | Walleye | 3,481 | 13.08" | |
| Oct 20 | Rainbow Trout | 60,034 | 6.99" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 7,311 | 21.67" | |
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | 13,840 | 15.5" | |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | 21,164 | 19.86" | |
| Apr 9 | Lake Trout | 21,235 | 14.1" | |
| Apr 9 | Lake Trout | 24,995 | 14.1" | |
When does Crystal Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mud Lake0.9 mi
- Loon Lake1.7 mi
- Muskrat Lake2.1 mi
- Mud Lake2.5 mi
- West Branch Fish Creek2.9 mi
- Duck Lake2.8 mi
- Cedar Lake3.3 mi
- Lake Steven4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crystal Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Crystal Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2025, stocking at Crystal Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Crystal Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Crystal Lake?+
Crystal Lake is a lake in Montcalm County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.