Crappie

Crappie fishing near Riverside, Alabama, centers around the productive waters of the Coosa River and Logan Martin Lake. These waters offer a classic crappie habitat mix of submerged timber, bridge pilings, and brush piles. Spring is, without a doubt, the best time to target crappie, as they move into shallow water to spawn. However, fall can also be productive as the water cools. Minnows and small jigs are the go-to baits, and fishing around structure is key. A local's secret is to use a depth finder to locate submerged brush piles and then vertically jig your bait right in the middle of them. Public access to Logan Martin Lake is readily available through numerous boat ramps around Riverside. The crappie in Logan Martin are known for their good size, so be prepared for some quality table fare!