Old River in Avoyelles Parish features some outstanding crappie fishing that attracts anglers from throughout the South. It's even easier to catch them if you use a gill net. That's exactly what the ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

Angela Perea at Lake Fayetteville Marina recommends using plastic worms, jig and pigs or spinner baits for black bass.

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs,” as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

The popularity of crappies varies by region, and it’s fair to say they’re the biggest deal in the South. But they exist in almost every state of the Union. It’s just that other local favorites like ...

In this video, we seized the last opportunity to fish in Arkansas before thunderstorms rolled in, focusing on crappie, walleye, and Kentucky bass. To our surprise, we successfully caught all three ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

If you catch a tagged crappie in Mississippi, it could be worth cash or prizes, but you have to let it go. Fishing apparel-maker Crappie Forever, with the help of a select few crappie fishermen, are ...

Once the calendar turns to February, minds wander to warmer days and the start of spring fishing. A free program set for 2 p.m. March 19 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area visitor center aims to ...

A Minnesota man broke the state’s record for the largest black crappie ever caught and confirmed not once, but twice this spring. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 17.5-inch black crappie in May that was ...