Crystal Lake (84)

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 25, 2025

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

43 Fishing Reports

109 Followers

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Crystal Lake (84) Overview

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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Bladed Jigs
2
Frogs/Toads
2
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
2
Wacky Rigs
2
Blade Baits
1

Total Fishing Reports

Top Species Reported for Spring

Largemouth Bass11 Reports
Crappie2 Reports
Panfish / Bluegill2 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Muskie1 Report

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Fishing Reports

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Rich Lindgren
Blue Ambassador
5/6/23
- Species
  Crappie
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Crappie Sniping
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Water Temperature
  55°
Most crappie are still pre spawn holding in and around weeds outside of spawning bays. Visually look for groups with eyes or electronics. Fish around looking for activity. Casting and slow rolling a small boot tail grub on a small jig head catching crappies and bluegills. Either Fan cast the area or look for pods of fish or grass clumps on forward facing sonar and slow roll the swimbait and hang on.
Charles Bessel
Gold Ambassador
5/15/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 0-6'
- Structure
  Laydowns
Early spring fishing out of a kayak on the western bay that’s typically inaccessible to larger boats. Steady retrieve with occasional twitch in 3-6 FOW of the 2” Rapala BX Brat Blaze produced medium-size LM Bass.
Rich Lindgren
Blue Ambassador
4/8/20
- Species
  Panfish / Bluegill
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crappie Sniping
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Early spring conditions, typically April right after ice out. Look for crappies and panfish in shallow bays and canals. Target areas near shallow cattails, emerging grass and old lily pad roots. Target fish by either casting or power corking small 1/16oz jigs tipped with small curly tail plastics in shallow water and around weed edges and clumps. Slow roll the jigs or lift and fall retrieves with small twitches to get jig to jump out of grass. Move around until you find active fish. Quiet and stealth goes a long way with boat control this time of year.