The start of the spring crappie fishing can vary widely from year to year. During mild winters, the action can begin in early February. In other years, it might be mid-March before the crappie action ...

Rend Lake: Crappie fair using minnows and jigs from 5-10 feet near brush piles along Route 154; catfish good using cut shad, nightcrawlers, minnows and stinkbaits. Stockton: Water temperature is 50 ...

Fishing: Crab Orchard -The best crappie action has been near the spillway. Most crappie are holding over cover in 4-6 feet of water. Other anglers are reporting continued success around boat docks and ...