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Rating depth structure for crappie.
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11-acre lake near Ramsey County. The lake tops out around 4 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Casey draws 11 acres inside 0.5 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. You'll find it in Ramsey County. For a second option, Silver (East) lies 1 mi east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: crappie in 1 to 4 ft. The depth story barely changes: 1 to 4 ft through summer, 1 to 4 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer keeps them at 1 to 4 ft, and they winter in 1 to 4 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring common carp. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Deep basin (3 ft) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Shallow bay flat at roughly 3 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Casey specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Casey is about 4 ft (1 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target crappie, common carp on Casey.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For crappie, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Casey is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Silver (East) 1 mi · Willow 2 mi · Kohlman 2 mi · Wakefield 2 mi · Spoon 3 mi · Keller (main bay) 3 mi · Long 3 mi · Gervais 3 mi · Lost 3 mi · Phalen 3 mi · Round 3 mi · Gervais Mill Pond 3 mi
See how Casey stacks up: best crappie lakes in Minnesota · best common carp lakes in Minnesota
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