Don’t have a big boat – or no boat at all? Fisheries Biologist David Baker recommends fishing smaller lakes for crappie during the April spawning season. Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during ...

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 ...

Barnett Reservoir is already giving up quality crappie and plenty of them, but as the spawn gets closer, it should only get better. "It's going to be a great year," said B&M Fishing pro staff member ...

But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds like I do, his lessons for a fall attack apply. And if you’re one of those anglers who thinks crappies really are just a spring deal, you have ...

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, ...

Springtime is crappie fishing time in Nebraska. As soon as water temps start getting near 55 degrees, crappies get more active and begin to feed more heavily. I’m hearing that we may be getting close.

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

It's a good year to be a crappie angler. Just about any species of fish has its diehard supporters; the guys who know 12 different ways to approach their favorite lake, river or pond to stalk their ...

A lot of folks may not realize that there are two different species of crappie in our lakes - white and black. When out doing creel surveys I find that when I ask crappie fishermen if they had caught ...

The New York State Eastern Wild Turkey Season is open and hunters have been enjoying a good start when the weather allows access to the woods and fields. Photo courtesy of Joe Forma Spring is here.