Crappie

For crappie anglers, Mountain Home, Arkansas, provides excellent opportunities, especially on Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake. These large reservoirs offer plenty of submerged timber, brush piles, and creek channels that crappie love. Spring is the classic time to target crappie as they move shallow to spawn, but don't overlook the fall when they school up again before winter. Minnows and jigs are the go-to baits. A local favorite tactic is spider-rigging multiple poles with different colored jigs at varying depths to locate the fish. Pay close attention to water clarity; clearer water often calls for lighter line and more natural presentations. There are numerous boat ramps around both lakes, making access easy, but be prepared for potential crowds, especially during peak season.