Crappie

Crappie fishing near Glendale Heights can be quite rewarding if you know where to look. Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve) is a popular destination with several lakes and ponds that hold decent crappie populations. Look for submerged structure like fallen trees, docks, and weed beds, as crappie tend to congregate around these areas. Spring is the prime time for crappie fishing as they move into the shallows to spawn. Use small jigs or minnows suspended under a bobber, and experiment with different depths until you find where the fish are holding. A local tip: the deeper areas near the dam at Busse Lake can be productive year-round. Be prepared to move around and try different spots, as crappie can be finicky. Check local fishing reports for the most up-to-date information on crappie activity in the area.