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518-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 22 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
The outline encloses 518 acres, worked by 5.3 miles of shoreline. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 86% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 2.2 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. Thunder Bay District claims this one. Lenore Lake sits 1 mi south — the closest neighbouring chart.
Come spring, look for smallmouth bass tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 22 ft, then a winter hold in 7 to 22 ft. Start at Main-lake point. It's a point holding about 8 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (10 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: cisco (lake herring) in 6 to 22 ft. The depth story barely changes: 7 to 22 ft through summer, 7 to 22 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 40 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 25 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 19 ft, is the deepest of them.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Crystal Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Crystal Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target smallmouth bass, cisco (lake herring) on Crystal Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For smallmouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Crystal Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.