hybrid crappie Lakes in Minnesota, 12 Lakes, LakeQuality

hybrid crappie Lakes in Minnesota

Found in 12 Minnesota lakes

Rough fish like hybrid crappie are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 12 Minnesota lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. hybrid crappie is narrowly distributed — only 12 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 hybrid crappie lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and hybrid crappie documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

Minnesota Lakes

Avg. Grade

Grade A Lakes

Counties

Best hybrid crappie Lakes in Minnesota

Rank	Lake	County	Grade	Clarity	Depth
1	Barrett Lake	Grant	D	4 ft	28 ft
2	Reeds Lake	Waseca	D	6 ft	58 ft
3	Martin Lake	Anoka	D	2.5 ft	20 ft
4	Big Swan Lake	Meeker	D	2.6 ft	32 ft
5	Willie Lake	Meeker	D	2.1 ft	17 ft
6	Budd Lake	Martin	F	3.2 ft	23 ft
7	Clear Lake	Meeker	F	3 ft	18 ft
8	Emily Lake	Pope	F	2 ft	6 ft
9	Rebecca Lake	Dakota	F	2.6 ft	15 ft
10	Fox Lake	Martin	F	1 ft	20 ft
11	Pepin Lake	Pepin	F	3 ft	60 ft
12	French Lake	Rice	F	1.7 ft	56 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Minnesota lakes have hybrid crappie?

hybrid crappie are found in 12 lakes in Minnesota. The average water quality grade of these lakes is F (Very Poor).

What are the best hybrid crappie lakes in Minnesota?

The best hybrid crappie lakes in Minnesota by water quality are Barrett Lake, Reeds Lake, Martin Lake, Big Swan Lake, Willie Lake.