Every crappie angler loves the spring. All across the country crappies go through their spawn-season progression at various times depending on region. And during certain parts of the spawn, crappies ...

When spring is on the horizon, anglers look forward to spawning time more than any fishing season of the year. As the water slowly warms, walleye, white bass, crappie and other favorites start moving ...

Recovering quickly from the effects of the recent ice apocalypse, area lake temperatures are rapidly on the rise, which will soon trigger the spring crappie spawn. With lake waters already responding ...

Fishing is an act of optimism. Sometimes — especially this time of year — that optimism overrides logic. Antsy after the doldrums of winter, we anglers can get a little ahead of ourselves. No matter ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite ...

Fishermen, start your engines, dust off those waders or grab a paddle. Some of the year's best fishing is close at hand, and who isn't ready for it after a long, cold winter. Walleye are already on ...

Crappie fishing can be exciting, but determining the best time to fish can be challenging and sometimes impossible. Crappie are typically aggressive and can escape all your fishing tricks, making them ...

Where Do Crappies Go After Ice-Out? In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over deep holes because oxygen levels in the shallows are depleted. But as ice melts, oxygen ...