Crappie

Crappie enthusiasts will find Orr, Minnesota, a worthwhile destination, thanks to the numerous lakes in the vicinity. These lakes, often overlooked for larger game fish, hold surprisingly good populations of crappie. What makes Orr special is the variety of habitat – from shallow, weedy bays to deeper, more open water – allowing for different fishing techniques. The best time to target crappie is during the pre-spawn and spawn in the spring, when they move into shallow water to reproduce. Look for them around submerged timber, docks, and weed beds. Small jigs tipped with minnows or plastics are highly effective. A local tip: use a slip bobber to suspend your bait at the desired depth. As the water warms in the summer, crappie will often move to deeper water near structure. The crappie in this area can be quite large, and they are a fun and accessible target for anglers of all skill levels.