Crystal Lake is located in northwestern Michigan in Benzie County in a depression about a mile from the Lake Michigan. It is connected to Lake Michigan through a small outlet stream and Betsie River. To make the stream more navigable, x a logger decided to enlarge it in 1873. As a consequence, the lake water was lowered by 20 feet and is today surrounded by sandy beaches. Fortunately, the lake is located in a deep valley so its depth is still 175 ft. Since the only town around the lake is the village of Beulah, the lake’s water is very clear and unpolluted. The village has a nice public beach, a playground, a park with pavilions, picnic tables and barbecues, tennis courts, and parking. Crystal lake is great for swimming, canoeing, water-skiing, and fishing. There are a number of fishing guides who know where to find Rock and Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brown and Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon.

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