Learn when crappie spawn, where to find them, and the best lures to use. Here's what you need to know to catch spring crappie.

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows 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 ...

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon. When “slabs”, as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

From area lakes to the turkey woods, warmer days with more hours of sunshine have bass, crappie and wild turkeys looking forward to spring as reliably as the outdoorsmen who chase them. In area lakes, ...

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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Shore anglers report fun fishing in the Chautauqua Lake canals for a mix of crappies, yellow perch and bluegills. Photo courtesy of Forrest Fisher Crappie fishing on Chautauqua Lake is a rewarding and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Patience, persistence and presentation are three key elements to fishing success. A proper presentation puts the right bait in ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

As guide Chris Webb, Kenneth Shepherd and I entered the canopy of trees adjacent a creek above Cedar Creek Lake, we left the hustle-bustle busy world behind. We were only a couple of miles away from ...