Crappie

If you're chasing slab crappie in Arkansas, don't overlook Jacksonport. Nestled on the banks of the White River, this historic town provides access to some fantastic crappie fishing, particularly in the backwaters and sloughs connected to the main river channel. Spring is prime time, as crappie move shallow to spawn. Target submerged timber, brush piles, and lily pads with jigs or minnows under a bobber. Fall can also be productive as crappie stage near deeper structure before winter. A local tip: the area around Jacksonport State Park offers good bank fishing access, and there's a boat ramp for launching your own vessel. Be mindful of water levels on the White River, as they can fluctuate rapidly depending on rainfall and dam releases upstream. Locals often have success spider-rigging multiple rods with minnows while slowly trolling the river channels.