Lake Chippewa Flowage Vacation

Crappies start migrating to deeper water on the Chippewa Flowage in the fall. Key locations to fall crappie fishing are sharp breaks which transition from twenty to forty feet of water quickly. The crappie will be relatively close to the bottom. A good depth finder is essential for locating schools quickly. Every Chippewa Flowage fishing guide has their favorite choice of electronics.  Most Chippewa Flowage crappies head towards deeper water in the fall. Key locations are sharp breaks with access to the main lake basin. The best water depths are between 28 to 36 feet of water.

Searching for fall crappies is similar to searching for walleyes. A good depth finder and the ability to read it are essential for consistently catching good numbers of fall crappies on Chippewa Flowage.

The crappie action is typically consistent on Chippewa Flowage in mid October while walleye action can sometimes be hit or miss. Crappie schools read well on a depth finder in the late fall. The majority will be within 2 to 3 feet of the bottom. Key locations are the same places ice houses appear at first safe ice. 😉