Crappie

Crappie anglers heading to Duenweg, Missouri, will find ample opportunities in the area's numerous lakes and ponds. Stockton Lake and Lake of the Ozarks, while a drive, are renowned crappie hotspots. Focus your efforts around submerged timber, brush piles, and bridge pilings – crappie love structure. Spring is the absolute best time, as crappie move into shallow bays to spawn. Use small jigs tipped with minnows or crappie nibbles under a bobber, and adjust your depth until you find the fish. Fall can also be productive as crappie school up before winter. A local tip: many smaller ponds offer excellent crappie fishing but require permission from the landowner. Look for boat rentals and local bait shops near Stockton Lake; they can provide up-to-date information on crappie locations. The crappie in this region are known for their good size and abundance, providing for some excellent fishing.