When was Crystal Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Crystal Lake is 1995. Michigan's source reports by season, not an exact date.

Does a stocking record mean the fish are still there?

No. A record means fish were reported stocked. Fish may have been caught, moved or died since. Always check current regulations before fishing.

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Crystal Lake Fish Stocking

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 1993 to 1995 on record

According to MDNR records, Crystal Lake has 2 stocking records on file across 2 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1995.

Northern Pike Walleye

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Stocking records

560

Fish reported stocked

Species

1995

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

2 seasons on record, most in the 1995 (1 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

1 records

1995 · 60 fish

1993

1995

Stocking records per season (labelled by the season's end year). Michigan's source reports by season, so records aren't broken out by month.

Most-stocked species

Northern Pike 1 record

Walleye 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Hillsdale County

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Stocking history

Values shown exactly as the agency reported them; species names are normalized for search.

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Northern Pike 60 12.01" avg —

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Quick facts

Latest season 1995

Most stocked Northern Pike

Species Northern Pike, Walleye

County Hillsdale

Seasons on record 1993 – 1995

Fish reported 560

Coordinates —

Data source

Compiled from public records published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. StockedSpots is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MDNR.

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Data last checked September 1, 2026.

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MDNR records show Crystal Lake stocked with Northern Pike, Walleye.

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