Crappie

If you're chasing crappie in northern Kentucky, Worthington Hills offers some excellent opportunities. The area is close to several productive lakes and reservoirs known for their slab crappie. Spring is prime time, as crappie move into the shallows to spawn. Focus your efforts around submerged timber, brush piles, and creek mouths in areas like nearby Williamstown Lake or Corinth Lake. Look for water temperatures in the 60-70 degree range. A simple minnow under a bobber is tough to beat this time of year, but small jigs can also be effective. As the water warms into summer, crappie will retreat to deeper, cooler water near structure. Locals often have luck spider-rigging multiple poles with minnows or jigs at varying depths. Remember that Kentucky crappie can be fickle, so experiment with different presentations and locations until you find what they want. Public access is available at Williamstown Lake with a boat ramp and limited shoreline fishing, but be prepared for some crowds, especially on weekends during the spring spawn.