If there are trees or brush along the shoreline in the water the crappie will normally be around this structure. Don't be afraid of dropping your jig straight down in the middle of the structure.

The tree was sitting in 35 feet of water on Lake Palestine. The mark, a white crappie, was perched at 25 feet, the same 25- to 30-foot zone they had been all morning.

Unlike the previous brushpiles I had fished, ones found in 15-20 feet of water, this one was in a depth of 11 feet, with ...

Learn how to catch more crappies during the dog days of summer. Discover the best small lake spots—docks, timber, deep basins ...

We tested six of the best crappie combos to help you find the ideal set up for casting jigs, dipping cover, trolling, and more.

Many anglers looking for an edge have taken to sinking used Christmas trees to create crappie beds. “Crappie harvest may be enhanced by placing ‘crappie beds’ into the pond,” according to ...

Mike McBride eyes a hefty crappie he caught April 7 2023 at Lake Sequoyah in southeast Fayetteville. He prefers jigs over minnows when it comes to spring crappie fishing.

As you look at the trees along the roadside or out your back door, if you are lucky, you should be able to see a number of trees that are beginning to bloom. When the dogwoods or plum bushes are ...