| Winter crappie fishing tips may help you to stand | | | | spring, remember that the northern most sides of |
| above the other anglers out there that struggle | | | | lakes and bodies of water tend to warm first, and |
| with crappie fishing during the colder months. | | | | most crappie will move to the warmer areas, and |
| Many fishermen, even experienced ones, believe | | | | need to feed. Murky water also tends to heat |
| you can not catch crappie anytime except the | | | | faster than clear water, and your chances of |
| springtime. This is not a fact. | | | | getting a good catch in these types of areas is |
| Crappie does spawn in the spring and are much | | | | very good. Look at the layout of the lake or area |
| easier to find in large quantities at this time, but | | | | you will be fishing. Where are the most ideal |
| the truth is crappie can be caught any time of the | | | | places for crappie to be at this moment? |
| year. Perhaps the key to catching more crappie in | | | | In actuality, fishing for crappie during the winter |
| the winter months would be to understand their | | | | months is the most predictable time of the year |
| seasonal habits and fish accordingly. Most | | | | as far as fish behavior is concerned. During the |
| importantly, know that fishing for crappie during | | | | cold time of the year, these fish will always be |
| this season may pose a challenge, but is well | | | | found in the deeper parts of the water. Using a |
| worth it! | | | | depth finder and concentrating on the deepest |
| When the weather begins to get warmer, crappie | | | | areas is a great way to find the crappie for which |
| fish begin to migrate toward the shallows. Leaving | | | | you are looking. |
| their deeper water homes, they prepare to | | | | The tendency for crappie to seek seclusion in |
| spawn. The timing and duration of the spawning | | | | structure might deviate during this time of the |
| will be different depending on the lake conditions, | | | | year. You can also find the crappie suspended in |
| weather patterns, and current weather conditions. | | | | the water about midway, but looking for baitfish, |
| Look for crappie during their migration, in | | | | such as shad, is a good way to locate the crappie |
| structure such as piers, brush, and undergrowth. | | | | you seek. With depth in fishing, tailor your fishing |
| You will readily find them eager to munch on | | | | tackle, fishing line and rod to deeper waters. Be |
| anything they can find because of their need for | | | | sure that you consider the importance of line |
| fast moving, to get to their destination. | | | | strength here. |
| When fishing in the late parts of winter and early | | | | |