Fairfax
Black crappie water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Gregory County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
Mar 27
last stocked
400
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Black crappie
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 | Black crappie | adult | 250 | completed |
| Mar 27 | Black crappie | adult | 150 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the panfish (black crappie stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Ultralight rod and small jigs | 1/32 to 1/64 oz jigs under a float; 2 to 4 lb line |
| Live bait | waxworms, crickets, and redworms out-fish everything for bluegill |
| Small tubes and grubs | 1 to 2 inch plastics for crappie around brush |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pine Creek NE | 44 mi | Jun 23 |
| Cub Creek Lake NE | 54 mi | Jul 2 |
| Wilmarth | 58 mi | May 19 |
| East Branch Verdigre Creek (Above Grove Lake) NE | 59 mi | Aug 25 |
| Grove Lake NE | 60 mi | Jan 20 |
Records from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
South Dakota fishing
regulations.