Crappie

Crappie anglers visiting Gluckstadt, Mississippi, will find opportunities in the many lakes and backwaters in the area. The maze of waterways connected to the Big Black River holds good populations of crappie. These fish tend to congregate around structure, so focus your efforts on submerged brush piles, fallen trees, and bridge pilings. Spring is the prime time to target crappie as they move into the shallows to spawn. Use minnows or jigs under a bobber, and experiment with different depths to find where the fish are holding. A good access point is the various public boat ramps along the Natchez Trace Parkway, which provides access to several promising areas. Crappie in this area often school tightly, so once you find one, you're likely to find more. The average size is respectable, and a cooler full of slabs is definitely within reach.