Crappie Fishing Tips

Crappie Fishing Tips

Crappies are one of Ohio’s easiest fish to catch and are great for trips intended to get kids hooked on fishing.
Common in many of Ohio’s lakes, black and white crappies naturally reproduce in most of these waters. Count on
crappies for fast action using basic techniques and equipment, particularly during spring. They are also as good
to eat as they can be to catch, and are a long-standing favorite for the table.

TIPS

Crappies are usually situated around structure-including points, drop offs, creek beds and cover such as brush piles
, fallen trees and stumps.
During summer most of Ohio’s lakes develop a thermocline at 15 – 20 feet, so fish near or above these depths when
fishing deeper water.
In smaller lakes, crappie may be very close to woody structure all year long.
If fishing deeper than four feet a slip bobber is very helpful.
If crappies are in the area and the bite is slow, a change in jig color may increase the bite rate.