Black Crappie is recorded in 62 of the 60 spots within 75 minutes of Fergus Falls. 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 Fergus Falls in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near Fergus Falls
1. Otter Tail Lake
Otter Tail Lake is a 30-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at Otter Tail River, Hwy 72, Riverside Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Otter Tail Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.2 mi). Public access on Otter Tail Lake: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 120 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Walleye, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
2. West Battle Lake
West Battle Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at West Battle Lake (W) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on West Battle Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.5 mi). Public access on West Battle Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a 13-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at Swan Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Swan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 5.7 mi). Public access on Swan Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
4. Tenmile Lake
Tenmile Lake is a 19-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at Ten Mile Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Tenmile Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.7 mi). Public access on Tenmile Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at Pelican Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pelican Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.4 mi). Public access on Pelican Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, and Black Crappie.
6. Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a 19-minute drive from downtown Fergus Falls. Launch at Clear Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Clear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.6 mi). Public access on Clear Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
