Crappie

Crappie fishing around Valley Head, Alabama, can be quite rewarding, especially if you're willing to explore the smaller lakes and ponds in the area. While Weiss Lake is nearby, the smaller bodies of water often hold surprisingly good numbers of crappie. Spring, when the crappie move into the shallows to spawn, is the peak season. Target brush piles, submerged timber, and docks with minnows or jigs under a bobber. A local tip: the crappie here tend to suspend at specific depths, so experiment with your bobber stop until you find the sweet spot. Fall can also be productive as the fish school up before winter. Valley Head's crappie are generally a mix of black and white crappie, with some reaching a pound or more. Access can be limited in some areas, so be sure to research public access points and obtain any necessary permits.