Crappie

Crappie anglers visiting Mount Vernon, Arkansas, will find ample opportunities to target these tasty panfish. Greers Ferry Lake is a popular destination, known for its healthy crappie population. The key to success is finding structure – submerged timber, brush piles, and creek channels are all prime crappie habitat. Spring is undoubtedly the best time to fish for crappie, as they move into shallow water to spawn. Focus your efforts in coves and along the shoreline near brush piles or submerged trees. Minnows and jigs are the go-to baits. Many local marinas around Greers Ferry offer boat rentals and fishing reports. A good tip is to use a depth finder to locate submerged structure and schools of crappie. The crappie in Greers Ferry Lake can reach impressive sizes, so be prepared for some exciting catches!