Crystal Lake (Vermont)
Crystal Lake is located near the village of Barton in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is a glacial lake 3 by 1 mile (4.8 by 1.6 km) and 100 feet (30 m) deep in places. Route 5 runs along the lake's western shore. Crystal Lake is in the northeastern section of the state of Vermont. The lake is owned by the state and managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Crystal Lake in August 2010 | |
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| Location | Barton, Orleans County, Vermont, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°43.92′N 72°9.06′W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 763 acres (3.09 km2) |
| Max. depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Surface elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
Exotic species infestations are a concern, with an existing Eurasian water milfoil population, which is being addressed.
The lake is a coldwater fishery. Lake trout are native and the current population is wild. There are rainbow trout (wild and stocked), yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rock bass, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, longnose suckers, white suckers, and various minnow species.