Crappie

Crappie fishing near Crawford, Mississippi, can be incredibly rewarding, with several lakes and reservoirs offering excellent opportunities. The Tenn-Tom Waterway and smaller oxbow lakes are known crappie hotspots. Spring is the peak season, as crappie move into shallow water to spawn, often congregating around submerged structure. However, you can find crappie throughout the year by targeting deeper water near brush piles or submerged timber. Minnows are a classic bait, but jigs can also be very effective. Local anglers often use brightly colored jigs under a bobber, especially in murky water. A crucial tip is to use a fish finder to locate schools of crappie. They often suspend at specific depths, and knowing this can dramatically increase your catch rate. The crappie population here is generally healthy, with good numbers of both black and white crappie. Remember to check local regulations for size and creel limits.