Black Crappie is recorded in 20 of the 21 spots within 75 minutes of Duluth. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Black Crappie peaks around Duluth in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near Duluth
1. Island Lake Reservoir
Island Lake Reservoir is a 29-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Island Lake, Dam Site Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Island Lake Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 15.4 mi). Public access on Island Lake Reservoir: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
2. Pike Lake
Pike Lake is a 17-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Pike Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pike Lake closest to downtown (≈ 10.1 mi). Public access on Pike Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
3. Caribou Lake
Caribou Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Caribou Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Caribou Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12 mi). Public access on Caribou Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Grand Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Grand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.5 mi). Public access on Grand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Boulder Lake Reservoir
Boulder Lake Reservoir is a 35-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Boulder Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Boulder Lake Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 19 mi). Public access on Boulder Lake Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Black Bullhead.
6. Chub Lake
Chub Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Chub Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Chub Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.7 mi). Public access on Chub Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
