Crappie

Crappie fishing near Lyndonville centers around the smaller, quieter bodies of water in the area. Forget the big lake, and instead look for ponds and backwaters associated with the smaller creeks and streams. These often-overlooked spots can hold surprisingly good populations of crappie, especially those with plenty of cover like submerged trees, weeds, and docks. Spring is prime time, when the crappie move into the shallows to spawn. A local tip: try fishing the mill ponds along some of the smaller creeks. These ponds often have good depth and structure, providing excellent crappie habitat. Small jigs under a bobber, or live minnows, are your best bet. The crappie in these smaller waters tend to be a bit more wary, so use light line and a stealthy approach.