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| North Dakota Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in North Dakota 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 North Dakota If you like to fish for crappie, your options are a bit limited in ND. You can find a few in some small lakes and rivers, and some private ponds are stocked with crappie. The bigger schools of North Dakota crappie reside in several larger lakes including Jamestown Reservoir, Lake Ashtabula, Lake Tschida, Pipestem Lake, Powers Lake and the Missouri River. The North Dakota state record black crappie came out of Oahe Lake.
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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North Dakota fishing information For crappie fishing options in other states use the navigation to the left. ND Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie and White Crappie in North Dakota. |
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BLACK CRAPPIE |
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6 lbs - 0 oz |
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3 lbs - 4 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 - 4 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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* Not recorded as to
Black Crappie or
White Crappie
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