Look for spawning crappie in water less than about 6' deep and with brush or some cover nearby. Spawning is alleged to take place at around 60 degrees but they will often school up in shallows at lower temps. Once found the fishing can just be insane, often catching 2 at a time when using multiple jigs or flies. As much fun as they are on a fly rod, I prefer to use ultra light spinning gear with 2-4# test line casting tiny jigs.
Although easy to find in spring they can be difficult to locate in summer. I have seen schools of them just before dark marauding minnows near the bank with the minnows jumping to avoid the attack. And gathered from that evening was a good time to fish for them in summer. But whenever you catch them, they are exceptional table fare.
Although easy to find in spring they can be difficult to locate in summer. I have seen schools of them just before dark marauding minnows near the bank with the minnows jumping to avoid the attack. And gathered from that evening was a good time to fish for them in summer. But whenever you catch them, they are exceptional table fare.
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