crappies this spring?

[fishingdad]

I know it is a long way off but I have a question for the crappie insiders out there. If you could and most likely will fish anywhere this spring (open water) for some good hopefully great crappie fishing where would you go and when? I am going to take my 6 and 8 year old kids with me for 3-4 day crappie fishing excursion and I am looking for some opinions. I know upper red is one good option but my only concern is if it gets windy there is nowhere to hide. My boat can definently handle the wind but my kids can't. Thanks for the insight. Has anyone done the crappie thing on vermilion b/4 the walleye opener?

[Sonicrunch]

Pelican lake by Orr

google map

[setterguy]

I've fished Vermillion for Crappies in the Spring and if you can find them there are some nice fish to be had. We have never pounded them, 4,5,6 maybe 7 fish per outing. Good luck.

[harvey lee]

fishingdad. Shoot me a e-mail.

[buckhntr162]

clearwater usually produces some good action lots of structure study a lake map before you go.

[sparcebag]

Check the DNR site for two lakes northeast of litchfield Richerdson & Dunns lakes.It's close for you,Not many people fishing,But for Kids it's loaded with crappies,lots a smallones but lots a real nice fish,BRING LOTS A BAIT!!Now Words out I wont be a solo fisher any more Good Luck

[fishingdad]

Thank you very much for the suggestions. My kids thank you in advance we will have fun no matter how good the luck but the better the fishing the faster the day goes by. thank you all again fishingdad

[ozzie]

whitefish chain- north of brainerd......alot of areas to get out of the wind and alot of areas for the crappies to spawn in.....went last year and it was a blast......

[Moses2531]

I love Crappie fishing in Brainerd, I've had years of successive success in the Spring up there. There are many locations to find the schools, but when you do you can get some real dandies!