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Crispell Lake

πŸ“ Jackson County, Michigan

Crispell Lake is a fishing water in Jackson County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

30
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Oct 4, 1990 Walleye, 36.1 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Crispell Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Oct 4, 1990
Last: Oct 4, 1990
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Crispell Lake Today

Fall fish at Crispell Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Crispell Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye.

Low estimated pressure today
Weekend

Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Crispell Lake

Combined bite activity across all 30 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined

πŸ“‹ Crispell Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Oct 4, 1990 Walleye 468 6.8"
Sep 26, 1990 Walleye 900 5.9"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 2 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Sep.
Peak Stocking Months
Oct Sep
Most Stocked Species
Walleye

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Crispell Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Crispell Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Jackson County boat launches.

Crispell Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 8 parking
Amenities
Boating pier, AIS signage
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
517-780-7866
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Crispell Lake Weather Conditions

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