Crispell Lake, Jackson County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

6 miles east of Hanover

Jackson County, Michigan · 42.1125° N, 84.4429° W

Directions to Crispell Lake Apple Maps

Directions open in Google or Apple Maps, to the Michigan DNR public access site.

Today on the lake

Updated 10 Oct 2026, 1:05 am EDT. Get alerts for Crispell Lake

WEATHEROvernight: slight chance rain showers, 55°F, wind SE 7 mph. Saturday: partly sunny, 76°F, wind SSE 7 to 10 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAEToo small for satellite monitoring (under 1 km²). No bloom reports on record with Michigan DHHS.

LAUNCHESCrispell Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

5 contours, 5 to 25 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

86 acres · deepest 25 ft (measured) · shoreline about 2.3 mi · clarity about 13 ft

Crispell Lake is the 30th largest of the 108 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Jackson County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 21st deepest of the 40 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 78 of the other 92 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 2.3 miles along the state outline. About 17% of its area is deeper than 15 ft.

Ranks against Jackson County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Crispell Lake.

Crispell Lake · Open

1 ramp lane · 5 trailer spaces · 3 car spaces · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Jackson County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Crispell Lake 2 times since 1990. The most recent stocking was 468 walleye on 4 October 1990. Species stocked: walleye.

4 Oct 1990STOCKED468 walleye

26 Sep 1990STOCKED900 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 13 ft (Secchi depth 3.9 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 12.7 ft of 25 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

The area around Crispell Lake

52 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 7 miles of Crispell Lake, 3 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Round Lake40 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Jackson County

Farewell Lake43 ft deep · 3.0 mi · Jackson County

Goose Lake60 ft deep · 5.0 mi · Hillsdale County

Vandercook Lake42 ft deep · 5.8 mi · Jackson County

Horseshoe Lake25 ft deep · 6.5 mi · Jackson County

Clark Lake50 ft deep · 6.7 mi · Jackson County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Crispell Lake?

Crispell Lake is 25 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 86 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Crispell Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Crispell Lake.

Is Crispell Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 2 times since 1990, most recently 468 walleye on 4 October 1990.

How much of Crispell Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 32% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.