Crappie

Crappie fishing near Osyka, Mississippi, can be quite rewarding if you target the right spots and times. Focus your efforts on Percy Quinn State Park and Lake Tangipahoa. These lakes offer the best crappie habitat in the area, with plenty of submerged timber and brush piles. Spring is the undisputed peak season, as the crappie move into the shallows to spawn. Minnows and jigs are the go-to baits. During the spawn, try fishing around visible structure in 2-6 feet of water. In the summer and winter, look for crappie holding deeper, near submerged structure or channel edges. A local tip: many anglers have success spider-rigging multiple poles with minnows or jigs while slowly trolling. Pay attention to water clarity, as crappie prefer clear to slightly stained water. The crappie in Lake Tangipahoa tend to run a bit larger than average, so be prepared for a good fight!