Crappie Fishing Gear Before we break down crappie patterns and presentations per season, let’s first focus on the crappie fishing gear you need. In most situations, crappie gear can be defined by one ...

The parade of spawning fish gets started in late February with walleye. March starts the white bass spawn. Come April and into May, it's crappie that grab the fishing spotlight. Anglers start beating ...

Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during April’s spawn flock to large reservoirs such as Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake or even Green River Lake. However, crappie fishing in the ...

We are dangerously close to Crappie spawning season in Kentucky. Late March and April is a celebrated time of year for anglers across the Commonwealth because Crappie fishing during the spawn is ...

Crappies are moving to shallow spawning areas in dozens of Ohio lakes, with Pymatuning, Mosquito and Berlin reservoirs ...

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — “It’s just unreal,” biologist Dave Knuth said as he pulled dozens of small, young-of-the-year crappies from a net on Wappapello Lake the morning of Oct. 24. “We’ve probably recorded ...

The first warm days of spring may be the only time many fishing enthusiasts hit the water with crappie in mind, which is a shame because the fall can be just as productive for those seeking the slabs, ...

Crappie across Alabama are in peak spring spawning mode, moving into shallows as water temperatures rise into the 60s. Anglers are seeing strong catches from reservoirs, rivers, and small lakes, ...

There are few dates on the calendar that stir the soul of New York sportsmen quite like today, May 1. It’s not just another ...

Spring is here and for outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi, that means turkey hunting and crappie fishing. The 2026 turkey season is expected to be exceptional and crappie fishing at Ross Barnett ...