Crappie

Crappie fishing near Lamar, South Carolina, can be quite rewarding, especially if you know where to look. Focus your efforts on the local mill ponds and the slower backwaters of the Lynches River. These areas provide the ideal habitat crappie love: submerged structure like fallen trees, brush piles, and docks. Spring is the best time to target crappie as they move shallow to spawn. Small jigs tipped with minnows or crappie nibbles are highly effective. Try fishing around the Highway 76 bridge over Lynches River; the pilings and nearby structure often hold good numbers of crappie. Be aware that water levels in the river can fluctuate, so check conditions before you go. Many locals swear by trolling small crankbaits in the deeper channels during the pre-spawn period.