Every crappie angler loves the spring. All across the country crappies go through their spawn-season progression at various times depending on region. And during certain parts of the spawn, crappies ...

Aggressively pursued throughout much of North America, crappies are a culinary delight when breaded and cooked to a golden brown color. Because of their palatial qualities, crappie rank in the top ...

When spring is on the horizon, anglers look forward to spawning time more than any fishing season of the year. As the water slowly warms, walleye, white bass, crappie and other favorites start moving ...

Are the crappie biting yet? When is crappie time? If you’re in a fi shing conversation nowadays, these questions have surely come up. When is crappie time? A solid answer is, “Check the water ...

Recovering quickly from the effects of the recent ice apocalypse, area lake temperatures are rapidly on the rise, which will soon trigger the spring crappie spawn. With lake waters already responding ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite ...

My friend Lewis and I were up to our waists in water. It was March, and the temperature outside was still a little cool. So it didn’t take long for the 58-degree water in the oxbow lake we were ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

CHOKE CANYON — The first chunky white crappie hit the bottom of guide Bud Council’s boat about 10 minutes after he edged into a brushy shoreline that was high and dry just two years ago. “The runoff ...

Crappie fishing can be exciting, but determining the best time to fish can be challenging and sometimes impossible. Crappie are typically aggressive and can escape all your fishing tricks, making them ...