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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

NEW YORK — New York is home to both black crappie and white crappie, although black crappie are the predominant species throughout the state. Shortly after ice out crappie congregate in schools in ...

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 ...