Fishing Charters in Texas
Browse fishing charters in Texas that can help you catch crappie.
Texas Fishing Frenzy Guide Service
Alba, Texas
Experience the top-rated Lake Fork Fishing Guide service, Texas Fishing Frenzy Guide Service! We offer bass and crappie fishing experiences year round.
Lake Conroe Fishing Guides
Lake Conroe fishing guides. Fishing trips for all areas of the Lake. Full day and half day fishing trips for bass, catfish, hybrid bass, crappie and bream.
Doug Shampine, Owner Fisherman's One Stop and fishing guide
Lake Fork Fishing Guides | Catch Bass or Crappie on Lake Fork with DSP Fishing guide. Call Doug Shampine with the DSP Fishing Guide service today!
Michael Littlejohn's Lake Tawakoni Guide Service
Official Fishing Guides on Lake Tawakoni. Tawakoni Guide Service, Lake Tawakoni's Premier and Largest Blue Catfish and Striper Guide Service. Striper Guide, Monster Trophy Catfish Guide and Crappie Guide Home of the Lake Record
Barefoot Guide Service-Lake Lewisville
Licensed professional fishing guide on Lake Lewisville, Lake Ray Roberts, and Lake Texoma for crappie, white bass, and striper.
Texas Crappie Fishing Service
Call 512-947-2550 for Crappie fishing guide service in Central Texas. I am very experienced and I know where and how to catch those slab-sides!
Mike Nugent Fishing
Mike Nugent is your Expert Fishing Guide for your next fishing trip. Contact us today to book your fishing trip! Lake Teledo Area bass and crappie fishing...
Reel um N Guide Service
Bass and Crappie fishing on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend and the surrounding area. The piney woods of East Texas are the home of this awe-inspiring lake and beautiful countryside and some of the best Bass and Crappie fishing in the state.
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Waco. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
If you're after crappie near Waco, Lake Waco is your best bet. These panfish thrive in the lake's submerged structure and fluctuating water levels. Spring is prime time, as crappie move into shallow coves and creek mouths to spawn. Target brush piles and standing timber with jigs or minnows suspended under a bobber. As the water warms, crappie retreat to deeper water around bridge pilings and submerged ledges. During the fall, they often school up near shad, making them easier to locate. A local's trick is to fish the shaded areas of the lake, especially during the heat of the day. The Twin Bridges area is a known crappie hotspot, but be aware of boat traffic, especially on weekends.
How to Catch Crappie
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Texas
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
25 per day
Size Limit
10-inch minimum
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Texas state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the daily bag limit for Crappie in Waco, TX?
The daily bag limit for Crappie in Texas is 25 fish.
What size Crappie can I keep when fishing near Waco?
You can only keep Crappie that are 10 inches or longer in Texas.
When is the best time to fish for Crappie in the Waco area?
Crappie fishing is often best in the spring and fall during their spawning seasons.
What kind of license do I need to fish for Crappie in Texas?
You need a valid Texas freshwater fishing license to legally fish for Crappie.
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