crappie Lakes in Indiana
Found in 8 Indiana lakes · 6 in Minnesota
crappie is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 6 lakes carry documentation. crappie is narrowly distributed — only 6 lakes in Minnesota have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the crappie lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and crappie documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
crappie Lakes Map
Every Indiana lake with documented crappie, colored by water-quality grade.
Best crappie Lakes in Indiana
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake George | Steuben | B | 14.5 ft | - |
| 2 | Lost Lake | Marshall | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 3 | Koontz Lake | Starke | D | 4.9 ft | - |
| 4 | Lake Wawasee | Kosciusko | D | 5.9 ft | - |
| 5 | Monroe Lake | Monroe | D | 5.7 ft | - |
| 6 | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | F | 2.8 ft | - |
| 7 | Pike Lake | Kosciusko | F | 1.9 ft | - |
| 8 | Beaver Dam Lake | Kosciusko | F | 3.1 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indiana lakes have crappie?
crappie are found in 8 lakes in Indiana. The average water quality grade of these lakes is D (Poor).
What are the best crappie lakes in Indiana?
The best crappie lakes in Indiana by water quality are Lake George, Lost Lake, Koontz Lake, Lake Wawasee, Monroe Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.