Fishing Charters in North Dakota
Browse fishing charters in North Dakota that can help you catch crappie.
Addicted Guide Service
Minot, North Dakota
Experience the best fishing guide services for walleye fishing with Addicted Guide Services. Book your trip now!
Reel Memories Guide Service And Lodging
Minnewaukan, North Dakota
guide service and lodging devils lake Reel memories
Fin Hunters Guide Service
Valley City, North Dakota
Big Johns Guide Service
Big John's Guide Service offers professional open water and ice fishing guiding in the Devils Lake region.
Prairie Pursuits Guide Service
Lake Country
Lake Country Guide Services guided fishing on Devils Lake North Dakota's premier fishing location.
SAKAKAWEA FISHING ADVENTURES
Join Sakakawea Fishing Adventures for expert-guided walleye and multispecies trips on Lake Sakakawea. Book your North Dakota fishing guide today!
Varilek's Guide Service
Explore Devils Lake A Fishermans Paradise Learn More Our Services Ice FishingFully guided, portable fishing options available! Learn More Open Water Fishing Fully guided, boat fishing opportunities Learn More
Bonham's Guide Service
Full time fishing guide service on Devils Lake North Dakota for Summer walleye and winter perch.
Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC
Dakota Dave's Guide Service LLC is a fishing guide service based in Minot, ND. We offer fishing guides on Lake Sakakawea and the upper Missouri River.
Fishing ND Guide Service
Jerad Newgard is an experienced North Dakota walleye fishing guide. He will offer his years of fishing knowledge and expertise to help you catch fish!
rudlands guide service
Contact Information for Rudland’s Guide Service and Fishing Lake Sakakawea.
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Washburn. Right now in February, activity is Slow.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
Crappie fishing near Washburn, North Dakota, can be a rewarding experience, especially in the backwaters and protected bays of Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River. These areas offer the shallow, weedy habitat that crappie prefer. Spring (April-May) is prime time, as crappie move into these shallow areas to spawn. Look for them around submerged brush, docks, and weed edges. A simple jig tipped with a minnow or a small plastic tube bait is often all you need. Another productive time is late summer and early fall when crappie school up near deeper structure. A local secret is to fish near submerged timber in the Garrison Dam tailrace area, if accessible and conditions allow. Be mindful of the current. Several boat ramps and access points around Washburn provide access to these crappie hotspots. The crappie in this area tend to be good-sized, with many fish exceeding 10 inches.
How to Catch Crappie
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Crappie in Washburn.
Crappie Fishing Regulations in North Dakota
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
10 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Fishing license
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Dakota state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crappie bag limit in North Dakota?
You can keep up to 10 crappie per day in North Dakota.
Is there a size limit for crappie in North Dakota?
There is no size limit for crappie in North Dakota.
When is the best time to fish for crappie near Washburn?
Crappie fishing is often best in the spring and fall when the water temperatures are moderate. Look for them near submerged structure.
Do I need a fishing license to catch crappie in North Dakota?
Yes, you need a valid North Dakota fishing license.
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