Discover why crappies migrate to deep water in winter. Learn how zooplankton behavior and lake structure help you locate and catch panfish this season.

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing explain why crappie fishing in winter is more accessible than most think.

But winter crappie fishing is a different story. In the cold months these fish retreat to deep-water basins and hang out there, their locations unknown to many anglers.

In the winter, crappie establish a pattern, so when you find them, you will have good fishing for awhile.

This time of year, however, is dominated by the crappie. Both black and white crappie are present in both Pines and Fork and few lakes in the state can compete with these two crappie factories.

Remember, the successful winter crappie angler must be flexible and innovative — ready to try something new or different when “regular” fishing tactics won’t produce.

This annual drawdown to winter pool incites a frenzy among crappie that makes fishing for them right now hard to beat.

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