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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our boat buzzed along, the faint hum of the motor barely audible above the steady waves of C.J. Strike Reservoir. Two rods bounced in holders as we trolled through the summer breeze. “There’s a fish!” ...

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 ...

Live sonar helps crappie anglers catch fish, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says it does not increase crappie harvest. Andy Yung, district fisheries biologist for the Game and Fish ...