Crappie

Crappie anglers will find plenty to enjoy around Jonesville, Louisiana. The maze of rivers and backwater lakes formed by the Black, Ouachita, and Red Rivers offer excellent crappie habitat. These areas are full of submerged structure, cypress trees, and vegetation that crappie use for cover. Spring is peak season, as crappie congregate in shallow areas to spawn. Minnows and jigs fished under a cork are the go-to methods. A local tip: target areas near bridge pilings or submerged timber. In the fall, crappie will often move to deeper water near creek channels. The public boat ramp at Wallace Lake provides good access to a productive crappie area. Be sure to check local fishing reports for current conditions, as river levels can impact crappie location. The crappie in this area are known for being good sized, and a limit can provide a tasty meal.