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Crystal Lake Water Details - SC

Crystal Lake in Beaufort County, South Carolina, offers anglers a quiet and accessible fishing destination just minutes from several nearby towns and two convenient marinas. With the nearest marina less than a mile away and a variety of local attractions nearby, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing day on the water.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Crystal Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Striped Bass 63 lbs (2009) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Bass 5-4.8 lbs (2006) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Hybrid Bass 20-6 lbs (1978) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Perch 2-0 lbs (2026) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Largemouth Bass (tie) 16-2 lbs (1949) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Spotted Bass 8-5 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Smallmouth Bass 9-7 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redeye Bass 5-2.5 lbs (2001) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bluegill (Bream) 3-4 lbs (1973) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Shellcracker 5-7.5 lbs (1998) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redbreast 2-0 lbs (1975) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Warmouth 2-2.5 lbs (1973) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Flier 1-4 lbs (1977) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Pumpkinseed 2-4 lbs (1997) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White Crappie 5-1 lbs (1949) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Black Crappie 5-0 lbs (1957) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Brook 4-10 lbs (2010) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Brown 17-9.5 lbs (1987) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Rainbow 11-5 lbs (1993) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Sauger 4-7 lbs (1985) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Yellow 3-4 lbs (1979) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Walleye(tie) 10-0 lbs (1994) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Walleye(tie) 10-1.44 lbs (2022) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Chain (Jack) 6-4 lbs (1981) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Redfin Pike 1-8.8 lbs (1983) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Muskellunge 22-8, 42 1/4in lbs (2004) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Blue 113.8 lbs (2017) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bullhead 6-6.3 lbs (2009) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Channel 58-0 lbs (1964) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Flathead 113-7 lbs (2026) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
White 12-2.9 lbs (2014) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Mudfish (Bowfin) 21-8 lbs (1980) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
American Shad 7-0 lbs (1985) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Bowfin 15-7 lbs (1994) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Carp 58-0 lbs (2000) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Longnose Gar 28-8 lbs (2015) — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Official SC state-record fish are published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)0.58
CountyBeaufort
Water typelake

Nearby towns & communities

  • Hazel Farm (0.23 mi)
  • Red Oak (0.26 mi)
  • Sangster Village (0.55 mi)
  • Yacht Club Estates (0.58 mi)
  • Gay Oaks (0.75 mi)
  • Orange Grove (0.76 mi)
  • Sherwood Forest (0.83 mi)
  • Oakwood Park (1.17 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Ladys Island Marina — source
  • Tuck In The Wood Campground — source
  • Safe Harbor Beaufort — source
  • Dataw Island Marina — source
  • Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing — source

Fishing videos