Black Crappie is recorded in 68 of the 60 spots within 75 minutes of Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near Minneapolis
1. Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka is a 18-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Minnetonka closest to downtown (≈ 11.5 mi). Public access on Lake Minnetonka: 12 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Goldfish, Common Carp, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Bde Maka Ska
Bde Maka Ska is a 7-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Bde Maka Ska Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Bde Maka Ska closest to downtown (≈ 2.9 mi). Public access on Bde Maka Ska: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Goldfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
3. White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at White Bear Lake, Matoska Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on White Bear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.1 mi). Public access on White Bear Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike.
4. Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Medicine Lake, French Regional Park Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Medicine Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.3 mi). Public access on Medicine Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass.
5. Lake Minnewashta
Lake Minnewashta is a 26-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Lake Minnewashta, Regional Park (NE) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Minnewashta closest to downtown (≈ 17.3 mi). Public access on Lake Minnewashta: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Bullhead.
6. Lake Owasso
Lake Owasso is a 18-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Launch at Owasso Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Owasso closest to downtown (≈ 8.7 mi). Public access on Lake Owasso: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Crappie, Black Bullhead, and Bluegill.
