“THAT’S A BIG one,” said the 13-year-old boy, his ultra-light fishing rod doubled over like a buggy whip, the drag on his reel buzzing in short bursts. “It might be a bass.” Might have been, but it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Veteran crappie angler Jeff Williams said during the springtime across the Upstate of South Carolina, everyone is a crappie ...

Tyler — GOOD. Water stained; 62 degrees; 0.75 feet above pool. Bass are good in 10 feet of water crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and trick worms. Crappie good on brush piles with minnows and jigs. Bream ...

A call during May from Lake Conroe guide Butch Terpe can mean only one thing: The brush piles are stacking up with crappie. "It's been pretty good," Terpe said. "Not fast and furious, but steady ...

Barnett Reservoir is already giving up quality crappie and plenty of them, but as the spawn gets closer, it should only get better. "It's going to be a great year," said B&M Fishing pro staff member ...

Here is latest Fishing Report as provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife for May 3. Big Bend Region Amistad GOOD. Water normal stain; 72 degrees; 68.13 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 4-6 feet of ...