Crystal Lake fishing

Crystal Lake fishing has Bluegill and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked 2 times in 2021, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

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Last stocked
January 1, 2021
2,098 days ago · Channel Catfish
Plants on record
2
Since 2021
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
5.2

Fish at Crystal Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 2021 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 1 plant

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Crystal Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 563 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Preble County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 257 – report
January 1, 2021 Bluegill 2,669 – report

Access and facts

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Nearest lakes

Rush Run Lake 10.3 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Acton Lake 13.6 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Eastwood Lake 26.4 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Spring Valley Lake 35.2 mi last stocked January 1, 2016 Caesar Creek Lake 35.5 mi last stocked January 1, 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Crystal Lake?

Fishing Crystal Lake is as likely for Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked January 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2021.

When is Crystal Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2021. It is stocked 2 times in 2021, most often in January. About 563 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Preble County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Which lakes near Crystal Lake were stocked more recently?

Rush Run Lake (10.3 mi), Acton Lake (13.6 mi), Eastwood Lake (26.4 mi), and Caesar Creek Lake (35.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Rush Run Lake is also stocked with Bluegill and Channel Catfish, Acton Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Eastwood Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish.