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| Minnesota Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in Minnesota Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in all the continental states. They are known by many different names, typically based on geographic location. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch and speckled perch, just to name a few. Crappie Fishing Lakes in Minnesota Many small lakes, ponds and quiet rivers in Minnesota have populations of crappie. But if you want to catch a bunch of crappie your best bet is most likely in one of the larger lakes including Kabetogama Lake, Lake Mille Lacs, Lake of the Woods, Lake Pepin, Lake Traverse, Lake Vermilion, Lake Winnibigoshish, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnewaska, Lake Superior, Lac Qui Parle Lake, Leech Lake, Lower Red Lake, Rainy Lake and Upper Red Lake The Minnesota state record white crappie was caught in Constance Lake and a much bigger state record black crappie came out of the Vermillion River.
Black Crappie
White Crappie
Both the black and white crappie grow to over five pounds while three quarters of a pound to a pound is more typical.
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6 lbs - 0 oz |
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5 lbs - 0 oz |
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68 - 72 Degrees |
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Prefers deep impoundments with fairly clear to slightly stained water with brush or trees for cover. |
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5 lbs - 3 oz |
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3 lbs - 15 oz |
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68 - 72 Degrees |
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Prefers warmer, slightly stained to murky water with little or no current with brush or trees for cover. |
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