Crappie Fishing in Minnesota
Both black and white crappie are found throughout Minnesota. A top target for ice anglers and spring panfish specialists alike.
Crappie
Pomoxis spp.
Both black and white crappie are found throughout Minnesota. A top target for ice anglers and spring panfish specialists alike.
Size Limit
No minimum (lake-specific exceptions)
Daily Bag
10
Season
Year-round
State Record
5 lb 0 oz
Vermillion River (1940)
Best Months to Fish
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What to Use
Live Bait & Natural
Crappie minnowsWax wormsSpikes
Lures & Artificials
Small jigsHair jigsSlip bobber rigsTiny crankbaitsIce jigs
Minnesota Lakes with Crappie
17 lakes in our directory have crappie — sorted by size.
Lake of the Woods (MN)
Lake of the Woods County
725,582.7 acres
Big Stone
Big Stone County
11,983.83 acres
Traverse
Traverse County
10,848.54 acres
Marsh
Big Stone County
4,461.86 acres
Artichoke
Big Stone County
1,970.75 acres
Hendricks
Lincoln County
1,521.72 acres
Madison
Blue Earth County
1,447.14 acres
Oliver
Swift County
685.65 acres
Roberds
Rice County
632.29 acres
Oliver (east portion)
Swift County
467.25 acres
East Toqua
Big Stone County
436.65 acres
Long
Big Stone County
394.69 acres
Regulation Notes
Some lakes have reduced bag limits or size restrictions.
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Plan Your Crappie Trip
Find lakes, guides, and bait shops for your next crappie fishing trip in Minnesota.
Explore Lakes Find a Guide Bait & TackleRegulations shown are statewide defaults. Some waters have special regulations — always check the current Minnesota DNR regulations before fishing. A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+.