Crappie

Crappie fishing around Riverview, Alabama, can be quite rewarding, particularly in the backwaters and sloughs off the Coosa River. These areas provide ideal habitat for crappie to thrive. Spring is the prime time, as crappie move into shallow areas to spawn. Target submerged brush, fallen trees, and creek channels near the main river. Small jigs and minnows suspended under a bobber are classic crappie presentations. Fall is another good time as crappie school up in deeper water near structure. Many public access points exist along the Coosa, providing bank fishing options. A local tip: use your electronics to locate submerged structure, as crappie often relate closely to it. The crappie in the Riverview area are known for their good size, and a limit of slabs is definitely achievable with the right approach.