Crappie

If you're looking for some excellent crappie fishing in western New York, the Alexander area offers several promising freshwater spots. While specific locations often stay quiet to maintain the quality of fishing, consider exploring smaller lakes and ponds in the surrounding Genesee County. Spring is prime time, as crappie move into shallower waters to spawn. Target areas around submerged timber, weed beds, and docks with jigs or minnows under a bobber. Fall can also be productive as crappie school up before winter. A local tip: many of these smaller bodies of water have limited access, so do your research and look for public access points or inquire about permits from landowners. Anglers report that the crappie here can be surprisingly large, so be prepared for a good fight!