Crappie

Crappie fishing near Brunswick, Missouri, is centered around the many oxbow lakes, sloughs, and backwaters connected to the Missouri River. These areas offer ideal crappie habitat, with plenty of submerged timber, brush piles, and weed beds. Spring is the absolute best time to target crappie, as they move into shallow water to spawn. Focus on areas with water depths of 2-6 feet and use small jigs or minnows suspended under a bobber. A local tip is to look for crappie around submerged brush piles or fallen trees. Summer crappie tend to move deeper, so try fishing around submerged structure with heavier jigs or minnows. Boat access is available at various public ramps along the Missouri River, providing access to these productive backwater areas. Be mindful of river currents and debris, especially during periods of high water. Crappie in this region are generally good-sized, with the potential for catching some real slabs. Don't be afraid to move around and try different locations until you find where the crappie are holding.