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All about fishing for white and black crappie.

Crappie Waters In ND

Crappie fishing 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 Bowman-Haley Lake, Devils Lake, Jamestown Reservoir, Lake Ashtabula, Lake Metigoshe, Lake Tschida, Pipestem Lake and the Missouri River.

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Black Crappie

Black crappie

World record: 6 lbs 0 oz

State Record: 3 lbs 4 oz*

White Crappie

White crappie

World record: 5 lbs 3 oz

State Record: 3 lbs 4 oz*

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Top 5 Crappie Fishing Lures For North Dakota

Crappie jigs work well in water from 2' to 40' deep, and are the most popular artificial lure for crappie ever. When crappie are shallow, spinners, small crankbaits and underspins are the often very productive. As they move deeper, spoons are among the top producers if the crappie are active. Understanding the seasonal movements of crappie can enhance your chances of using these lures in the ideal locations.

North Dakota State Record Crappie

The state record black/white crappie (tie) one was caught from Oahe Lake, one from Jamestown Reservoir.

Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in many North Dakota lakes. Crappie are known by many different local names. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch, slabs and speckled perch, are just a few.

Crappie Fishing Basics Video
Crappie make a great fish fry
Crappie make a great fish fry.
Crappie fishing in ND

Small jigs, live minnows, small spinners and other small lures will catch crappie. Use light line (6 lb or less) and work the baits slowly - especially in cold water.

 

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