Crappie

If you're chasing crappie in southwest Virginia, Weber City offers some excellent opportunities, especially in the spring and fall. The nearby South Fork Holston River and its impoundments, like Boone Lake, are prime locations. Spring crappie fishing is all about finding pre-spawn fish staging near structure in relatively shallow water. Target brush piles, submerged timber, and creek mouths with jigs or minnows under a bobber. Fall fishing is also productive as crappie school up and move towards deeper water near the main river channel. A local tip: Boone Lake can experience significant water level fluctuations, so check the TVA website before you go to plan your access and adjust your tactics accordingly. The crappie here tend to run on the smaller side, but what they lack in size, they make up for in numbers, providing consistent action.