Crappie

Crappie fishing near St. Mary, Kentucky, can be quite rewarding, especially if you focus on the area's numerous creeks and backwaters connected to larger rivers. These areas often provide ideal habitat for crappie to spawn and thrive. Spring is the best time to target these panfish, as they move into shallower water to spawn. Look for submerged structure such as brush piles, fallen trees, and docks. Minnows and small jigs are the go-to baits. A helpful tip for this area: crappie tend to school tightly, so once you find one, you're likely to find more. Local anglers often use spider rigging techniques to cover more water and increase their chances of finding these schools. The crappie in this region are known to be relatively good-sized, making for a delicious meal after a successful day on the water.