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.

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 ...

In Western New York, the end of the ice fishing season can feel a little bittersweet. The augers get put away, the shanties head back to the garage, and anglers start staring at open water like kids ...

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 ...

The first fish I ever caught on an artificial lure was a crappie. It hit a Hildebrandt black and yellow spinner bait cast from a green metal Johnson Century reel mounted on a solid fiberglass rod with ...

It was a cold and windy afternoon in central Utah on Jan. 4. But 43-year-old Jesse Pashia knew of a protected shoreline along Gunnison Bend Reservoir where he could still wet a line. He took his ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Alabama anglers know that some of the best fishing in the state can be found near this town, which is a gateway to a scenic, ...

Anglers Doug Newhoff, Ward Stubbs and Mike Wirth set up close together for the sunset crappie bite during a trip to the Alexandria, Minn., area a few weeks ago. (Mike Wirth) Buy Photo ALEXANDRIA, Minn ...

Kandiyohi County is home to more than 25 fishing lakes, most north of U.S. Highway 12. Anglers are asked to take care when moving boats from lake to lake, so as not to spread invasive aquatic species.

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 ...