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White Crappie

Invasive SpeciesFound in 1 lakes

White Crappie is documented in 1 lakes across our dataset — 1 in North Dakota. Each state's natural-resources agency maintains an official "infested waters" roster that triggers boat-launch decontamination protocols. 1 lakes — narrow enough that aggressive containment is still on the table. Most upper-Midwest invasives that established here did so quietly over a decade before anyone noticed, so a low number today is not a guarantee for tomorrow.

The presence of White Crappie does not directly change a lake's LakeGrade rubric score — the grade measures the water itself, not the species inhabiting it. But invasive presence is a meaningful adjacent signal worth reading alongside the grade.

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Total Lakes
1
North Dakota

Lakes with White Crappie

LakeCountyStateGradeDepth
Hiddenwood LakeWardNDC-

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have white crappie?

White Crappie has been documented in 1 graded lakes: 1 in North Dakota.

Does white crappie affect water quality?

Invasive species can significantly affect lake ecosystems. They may alter nutrient cycling, displace native species, and change water clarity. Lakes with white crappie should be monitored for changes in water quality over time.

Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.