Fishing Charters in Minnesota
Browse fishing charters in Minnesota that can help you catch crappie.
Grand Rapids Guide Service
Minnesota Fishing Guide Lyle Unger of Grand Rapids Guide Service offers guided fishing trips on Minnesota's northcentral lakes and rivers. Experience the difference a knowledgeable, skilled and personable professional fishing guide makes when it comes to putting you on the walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, bluegill, perch, muskie, lake trout or other fish.
Baxstar Fishing
Catch more fish with Baxstar, Northwestern Minnesota's premeire fishing guide service specializing in Walleye, Bass, Northern Pike, and Crappie fishing. Based out of Detroit Lakes, Baxstar primarily serves Becker, Clay and Otter Tail counties, but services are available Statewide.
Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide
Experience unforgettable Minnesota fishing trips with premier Mille Lacs guide, Brad Hawthorne. Specializing in walleye, bass, perch, pike, and crappie. Book now!
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Erhard. Right now in February, activity is Slow.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
Crappie fishing around Erhard, Minnesota, can be excellent if you know where to look. The area's smaller lakes, often overlooked for bigger game fish, hold surprisingly good populations of crappie. Look for submerged structure like brush piles, fallen trees, and weed edges in 8-15 feet of water. Spring (late April/early May, depending on ice-out) is prime time, as the crappies move shallow to spawn. Small jigs tipped with minnows or crappie tubes are the go-to baits. Fishing under a bobber is a productive method, allowing you to present your bait precisely. A local's secret: check with local bait shops for information on recent crappie activity in specific lakes. Many of the lakes around Erhard are relatively shallow and can experience winterkill, so crappie populations can fluctuate. Also, be aware that some lakes have access only via unimproved landings.
How to Catch Crappie
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Crappie in Erhard.
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Minnesota
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
10 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Resident or Non-resident Fishing License
Some lakes may have special regulations with reduced bag limits. Check local regulations.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Minnesota state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good bait for crappie in the Erhard area?
Small jigs, minnows, and crappie nibbles are all effective baits for crappie in and around Erhard. Try different colors and presentations to see what the fish are biting on each day.
Is there a specific season for crappie fishing near Erhard, MN?
No, the crappie fishing season is open year-round in Minnesota, so you can fish for them anytime near Erhard.
What is the daily bag limit for crappie in the Erhard, Minnesota area?
The daily bag limit for crappie is 10 per day.
Are there any size restrictions for crappie I can keep in Minnesota?
No, there is no size limit for crappie in Minnesota, so you can keep any size you catch as long as you stay within the bag limit.
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