Daily limit
10 combined, possession limit
DatesContinuous
Size ruleNo statewide minimum size listed in this table
MN · Crappie (white and black)
Minnesota’s inland crappie season is open all year, with a limit of ten white and black crappie combined. Many lakes carry special rules in the booklet’s experimental and special regulations section, so a statewide figure may not apply to the lake you fish.
Verified 2026-10-24Limits at a glance
Regulation period: May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027.
Watch for
- The booklet lists the limit as a possession limit; it equals the daily limit for crappie.
- Many lakes appear under “experimental and special regulations” (booklet pp. 45–64) and may use different limits or size rules.
- Conservation licenses allow half the regular limit.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for crappie (white and black) in Minnesota?
Inland waters, statewide (white or black crappie and hybrids): 10 combined, possession limit. Size rule: No statewide minimum size listed in this table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from?
May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24.