Hennepin County · bay
Crystal Bay
1 stocking on record · Minnesota DNR
Crystal Bay is a bay in Hennepin County, Minnesota, stocked with Black Crappie — most recently on May 12, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota 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
86°
73°
11 mph
3%
Fri
Rain
75°
67°
20 mph
75%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
13 mph
3%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Black Crappie | 100 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- French Lake1.4 mi
- Forest Lake1.7 mi
- Black Lake1.8 mi
- Smith Bay1.8 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Long Lake Creek2.2 mi
- Tanager Lake2.3 mi
- Seton Lake2.3 mi
- Lake Classen3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crystal Bay fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Crystal Bay?+
Crystal Bay is stocked with Black Crappie in Hennepin County, Minnesota, most recently on May 12, 2026 by Minnesota DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Crystal Bay?+
Yes — Minnesota 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 Bay?+
Crystal Bay is a bay in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Minnesota DNR · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.