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Crystal Lake

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New York, United States

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White crappie

10 in · 1 lb

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Brown bullhead

17 in · 3 lb

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Yellow perch

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

Crystal Lake is a lake located in Delaware County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, Brown bullhead, and White crappie.

Location

42°03′4.5″N 75°21′38.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Crystal Lake, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Yellow perch as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow perch

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50

No season, no minimum sizeSee here for site specific regulations

Good

Perca flavescens

Regulations for

42°03′4.5″N 75°21′38.8″W
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FAQ about Crystal Lake fishing

Crystal Lake is a lake located in Delaware County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°03′4.5″N 75°21′38.8″W
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