Crappie

If you're looking for crappie in the Zimmerman, Minnesota, area, you're in luck. Numerous smaller lakes and flowages offer excellent crappie fishing, especially during the spring spawn. Look for crappies congregating in shallow bays with submerged timber or near docks and brush piles. Use small jigs tipped with minnows or waxworms suspended under a bobber. Early morning and late evening are typically the most productive times. As the water warms, crappies will often move to deeper water near weed lines or submerged structure. Try trolling small crankbaits or jigs to locate them. A local tip: Lake Ann is known for its crappie population, though it can get busy; try exploring some of the smaller, less well-known lakes in the area for more solitude. Remember to practice selective harvesting to ensure the sustainability of the crappie population. The crappies in this region tend to be good-sized, making for some tasty meals.