Crappie

Crappie fishing near Shorewood, Minnesota, revolves around the abundant structure of Lake Minnetonka. This lake offers excellent crappie habitat in its many bays, weed beds, and submerged timber. Spring and early summer are the prime times to target crappie, as they move into shallow water to spawn. Look for them in bays with submerged vegetation or near docks and piers. Small jigs tipped with minnows or plastics are highly effective. A local trick is to use a slip bobber rig to present your bait at the correct depth, especially around weed edges. As the water warms in the summer, crappie tend to move to deeper water, often suspending near submerged timber or weed lines. Use your electronics to locate these schools and adjust your presentation accordingly. Lake Minnetonka has multiple public access points, but be aware that parking can be limited, especially on weekends. The crappie population in Lake Minnetonka is generally healthy, with opportunities to catch both black and white crappie.