Black Crappie is recorded in 22 of the 22 spots within 75 minutes of Fargo. 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 Fargo in May, June, and July.
Where to catch Black Crappie near Fargo
1. Detroit Lake
Detroit Lake is a 55-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Detroit Lake (NW) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Detroit Lake closest to downtown (≈ 44.6 mi). Public access on Detroit Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass.
2. Big Cormorant Lake
Big Cormorant Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Cormorant Lake (W) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Big Cormorant Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.3 mi). Public access on Big Cormorant Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. Little Cormorant Lake
Little Cormorant Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Little Cormorant Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Little Cormorant Lake closest to downtown (≈ 38.1 mi). Public access on Little Cormorant Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
4. Leaf Lake
Leaf Lake is a 55-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Leif Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Leaf Lake closest to downtown (≈ 36.2 mi). Public access on Leaf Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Lake Lizzie
Lake Lizzie is a 62-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Lizzie Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Lake Lizzie closest to downtown (≈ 39.7 mi). Public access on Lake Lizzie: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
6. Prairie Lake
Prairie Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Fargo. Launch at Prairie Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Prairie Lake closest to downtown (≈ 39.5 mi). Public access on Prairie Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, and Brown Bullhead.
