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Crystal Lake
 1168 US-287 BYP, Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Max Depth: 21-25ft/6-8m
Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Vegetation
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Spring: 50-55°F/10-13°C
Summer: Over 85°F/29°C
Fall: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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This is a quarry in Waxahachie, TX. The easiest access is from the back of the Best Buy at 1168 US-287 BYP, Waxahachie, TX 75165. You can drive up almost to the edge of the water even in a low clearance car if you are careful. The off road path is dirt so it becomes muddy if it rained recently. Large numbers of perch, numerous large clams, a few small bass, some turtles, and the occasional large bass live there. The water level varies and the deepest you can get is about 25ft. Almost the entire quarry bottom is thickly covered in various species of marine plants in the summer. The plants usually mostly die off in the winter. The viz is usually pretty good in the summer and pretty bad in the winter. There can be a thermocline some parts of the year but this goes away in the summer and the entire water column gets nice and warm. There is no shade in the surface hang out area. The shore is primitive with no improvements of any kind. There are lots of restaurants in the area. It’s a popular fishing and swimming hole so expect company. There are no air fills or scuba support of any kind so you have to bring in everything you will need. It’s a lot like going to Clear Springs Scuba Park but without having to pay $20.