Crappie

Crappie fishing near Tobaccoville, NC, is best pursued on the Yadkin River lakes like Salem Lake and Belews Lake. These lakes offer plenty of submerged structure and cover that crappie love. Spring is the prime time, as crappie move shallow to spawn. Target brush piles, submerged trees, and docks in the backs of creeks and coves. Use live minnows under a bobber or small jigs tipped with crappie nibbles. Summer sees the crappie moving deeper, often suspending near submerged structure. Try using a fish finder to locate schools of crappie and then drop jigs or minnows down to them. A local tip: night fishing under lights can be very productive during the summer months. Public access is available at various boat ramps around both lakes. Crappie in these lakes typically range from 1/2 pound to 1 1/2 pounds, providing excellent table fare.