Crappie

Crappie fishing around Rogers, Minnesota, centers on the smaller lakes and backwaters that dot the landscape. These often-overlooked gems can hold surprisingly large crappie populations. Look for lakes with good weed cover, submerged timber, or docks, as these provide ideal habitat for crappie to congregate. Spring is the classic time to target crappie as they move shallow to spawn, but the bite can extend well into summer and even pick up again in the fall as water temperatures cool. A great tip for Rogers-area crappie is to use a small jig suspended under a bobber near weed edges. Vary the depth until you find where the fish are holding. Some of the smaller lakes lack developed boat ramps, so be prepared to carry in a small boat or use a kayak/canoe. The crappie in this area tend to be good-sized, reflecting the healthy ecosystem.