Black Crappie is recorded in 83 of the 60 spots within 75 minutes of St. Cloud. 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 St. Cloud in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near St. Cloud
1. Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a 21-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Grand Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Grand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.7 mi). Public access on Grand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.
2. Elk Lake
Elk Lake is a 22-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Elk Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Elk Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.6 mi). Public access on Elk Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 5 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. Pearl Lake
Pearl Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Pearl Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pearl Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.9 mi). Public access on Pearl Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
4. Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a 32-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Cedar Lake, Schroeder Park Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Cedar Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.8 mi). Public access on Cedar Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
5. Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is a 29-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Horseshoe Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Horseshoe Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.2 mi). Public access on Horseshoe Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.
6. Big Lake
Big Lake is a 29-minute drive from downtown St. Cloud. Launch at Big Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Big Lake closest to downtown (≈ 22.4 mi). Public access on Big Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.
