Crappie Fishing

Crappie fishing tips and tactics that will help you put fish in the boat all year long.

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Crappie Fishing

Is It OK to Keep a Trophy Crappie? Here’s What the Fisheries Biologists Say

By Scott Einsmann

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Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Crappies from Shore

By Joe Cermele

The author uses forward facing sonar to catch crappie and learn about their behavior.
Crappie Fishing

When Do Crappie Spawn? Just Follow This Water Temperature Guide

By Cory Schmidt

A young Texas angler with a pending record crappie.
Crappie Fishing

This 11-Year-Old Angler Took His Record Crappie Home for Dinner

By Bob McNally

Catching big spring crappie is all about simple tactics and gear
Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Spring Crappie — and the Gear You Need for Success

By Cory Schmidt

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Crappie Fishing

A Complete Guide to Catching Crappie with LiveScope

By Chad Morgenthaler

A photo of a fisherman holding up crappies.
Crappie Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Tips for Catching More Crappies This Fall

By Joe Cermele

A Virginia angler with a slab black crappie.
Crappie Fishing

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

By Bob McNally

A big state-record black crappie
Crappie Fishing

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

By Bob McNally

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

The Best Crappie Combos of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

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Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Crappie

By Nicole Stone

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Crappie Fishing

How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

An angler holds up a white crappie caught in Utah.
Crappie Fishing

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

By Bob McNally

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Crappie Fishing

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

By Chad Morgenthaler

The Best Crappie Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Crappie Fishing

The Best Crappie Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

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Crappie Fishing

The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish

By Joe Cermele

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

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.
Crappie Fishing

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

By Bob McNally

Two fishing buddies hold up black crappies.
Crappie Fishing

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

By Dac Collins

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Crappie Fishing

The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte