Crystal Lake (Pontiac, Michigan)
Lake in the state of Michigan, United States
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Crystal Lake is a private 83-acre (34 ha) lake along the main branch of the Clinton River in Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Crystal Lake | |
|---|---|
  Crystal Lake Location within Michigan | |
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°37′17″N 83°18′14″W |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 83 acres (34 ha)[1] |
| Max. depth | 11 ft (3.4 m) |
Surface elevation | 915 ft (279 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Pontiac, Michigan |
Upstream from Crystal Lake lies 532-acre (215 ha) Sylvan Lake.
Downstream, the Clinton River goes underground in Pontiac near Orchard Lake Road and Bagley Avenue. The river reappears, after being piped under Pontiac for 3,000 feet (910 m), near Union Street and E. Huron Street (M-59), where it winds its way eastward to Auburn Hills and beyond.[2]
Ironically, Crystal Lake was originally named Mud Lake.[3]
Golf
There is a public golf course on Crystal Lake.[4]
Fish
Fish on Crystal Lake include Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass and White Perch. [5]