Crappie Fishing

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A Virginia angler with a slab black crappie.

Slab Virginia Crappie Just Misses World-Record Status Due to a Technicality Slab Virginia Crappie Just Misses World-Record Status Due to a Technicality

A big state-record black crappie

‘I Panicked,’ Says West Virginia Fisherman Who Just Caught the New State Record Black Crappie ‘I Panicked,’ Says West Virginia Fisherman Who Just Caught the New State Record Black Crappie

The the best crappie combos were tested head to head on the water.

The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Spring crappie fishing

How to Catch Crappie How to Catch Crappie

By Nicole Stone

How to read a fish finder

How to Read a Fish Finder How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

An angler holds up a white crappie caught in Utah.

Utah Angler Who Broke State Crappie Record Says He’s Already Caught an Even Bigger One Utah Angler Who Broke State Crappie Record Says He’s Already Caught an Even Bigger One

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How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie: Settings, Modes, and Mounts Explained How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie: Settings, Modes, and Mounts Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish

A young Minnesota angler and his dad with a state-record black crappie.

Minnesota Boy Says ‘Yes’ to Fishing with Dad, Catches State-Record Black Crappie Minnesota Boy Says ‘Yes’ to Fishing with Dad, Catches State-Record Black Crappie

By Alice Jones Webb

An angler stands next to a mounted crappie.

‘I Just Wanted to Catch a Fish,’ Says Ohio Angler Who Caught the New State-Record Crappie ‘I Just Wanted to Catch a Fish,’ Says Ohio Angler Who Caught the New State-Record Crappie

Two fishing buddies hold up black crappies.

West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning

biggest crappies ever caught

The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte

Minnesota state record black crappie.

Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie

By Natalie Krebs

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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Crappie Fishing

It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie

By Scott Einsmann

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Catch Spring Crappies from Shore Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.

The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

ice fishing crappie

Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die? Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die?

An x-ray image of a crappie with ball bearings in its gut.

Investigation Reveals Kansas Record Crappie Was Stuffed with Ball Bearings Investigation Reveals Kansas Record Crappie Was Stuffed with Ball Bearings