Black Crappie is recorded in 42 of the 45 spots within 75 minutes of Faribault. 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 Faribault in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near Faribault
1. Wells Lake
Wells Lake is a 7-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Cannon Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Wells Lake closest to downtown (≈ 4.2 mi). Public access on Wells Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, and Black Bullhead.
2. Sakatah Lake
Sakatah Lake is a 19-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Upper Sakatah Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Sakatah Lake closest to downtown (≈ 13.3 mi). Public access on Sakatah Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 10 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
3. Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Cedar Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Cedar Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7.5 mi). Public access on Cedar Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
4. Fox Lake
Fox Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Fox Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Fox Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7 mi). Public access on Fox Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
5. Elysian Lake
Elysian Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Elysian Lake (N) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Elysian Lake closest to downtown (≈ 20.4 mi). Public access on Elysian Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 10 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
6. Lake Francis
Lake Francis is a 29-minute drive from downtown Faribault. Launch at Frances Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Francis closest to downtown (≈ 21.1 mi). Public access on Lake Francis: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
