Crappie Fishing

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

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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

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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

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

Spring crappie fishing

How to Catch Crappie How to Catch Crappie

By Nicole Stone

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

By Scott Einsmann

The 20 Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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The 20 Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The 20 Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

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Catch Spring Crappies from Shore Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.

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The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie: Braid, Mono, Copolymer, and Fluorocarbon The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie: Braid, Mono, Copolymer, and Fluorocarbon

By Cory Schmidt

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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

A white crappie caught in Kansas.

Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie

A kayak angler holds up a state-record crappie caught in Colorado.

Kayak Fisherman Breaks Colorado Crappie Record Using Forward-Facing Sonar Kayak Fisherman Breaks Colorado Crappie Record Using Forward-Facing Sonar

A fisherman discovered a Jeep using his LiveScope.

Watch: Crappie Fisherman’s LiveScope Helps Law Enforcement Recover Sunken Jeep Watch: Crappie Fisherman’s LiveScope Helps Law Enforcement Recover Sunken Jeep

How to read a fish finder

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

By Pete Robbins

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The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store

By Raymundo Ruiz Jr.

Man holding crappie and fishing rod in a boat.

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The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

when do crappie spawn

When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing

By Cory Schmidt

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Watch Two Old-School Crappie Fishermen Win a Pro Tournament with Cane Poles and No Electronics Watch Two Old-School Crappie Fishermen Win a Pro Tournament with Cane Poles and No Electronics