Crappie

Crappie fishing near St. Gabriel, Louisiana, can be very productive, especially in the many oxbow lakes and backwater areas connected to the Mississippi River. These areas provide the calm, shallow waters that crappie prefer. Spring is the prime time, as the fish move into shallower waters to spawn. However, fall can also be excellent as they feed heavily before winter. Look for crappie around submerged structure like brush piles, fallen trees, and docks. A simple jig or minnow suspended under a cork is a classic and effective technique. The Sunshine Bridge area offers several access points to backwater areas known for crappie. A local tip: use a depth finder to locate submerged structure and schools of fish. The crappie in these waters are known for their good size, making for a tasty meal.