According to Andrew Wiering, DNR Fisheries specialist in Bemidji, 60% of the crappies sampled two years ago were over 10 inches in length. There also were bigger crappies in the mix, topping out at just
Smallmouth bass have always been part of the mix in White Earth, but they really started showing up in bigger numbers during the 1990s.
Crappies, largemouth bass, and walleyes are primary attractants for anglers on Morrison County’s Fish Trap Lake.
With its sharp shoreline breaks, incredibly deep water, and long, narrow shape, Roosevelt Lake in Outing is a unique system, especially in this part of the state. The lake has a reputation for kicking out
Muskies in the 40-inch class, along with a few larger specimens, can now be expected to be caught.
Crappie numbers have remained pretty stable over the years in East Rush and currently appear to be quite strong.
Cannon’s walleyes also grow extremely fast. It’s a fertile system that’s loaded with an abundance of forage in the way of perch, shiner minnows, suckers, and various other minnow species that lead to accelerated growth
Bluegills over 9 inches and crappies in the 12-inch class are common.
Crappies, and to some extent walleyes, provide secondary fishing options.
