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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

The spawn is over, summer is here and the temperatures are hot, but you can still catch giant crappie at Grenada Lake. "It's been really, really good," said John Harrison of JH Guide Service. "The ...

Summer is a challenging time to catch crappie, prompting some anglers to adopt unconventional techniques. Wayne Stewart, owner of Catchin' Crappie Guide Service, specializes in trolling deep-diving ...

Sweat was already dripping from my forehead at sunrise. Crappie fishing during the peak of summer when the heat index is 105 degrees seems illogical. But it quickly begins to make sense when you boat ...

Beaver Lake: Summer heat is neat, if it's fish you like to eat. Catfish and walleye are great on a plate, and Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said both can be caught by trolling nightcrawler rigs behind a ...

Sweat was already dripping from my forehead at sunrise. Crappie fishing during the peak of summer when the heat index is 105 degrees seems illogical. But it quickly begins to make sense when you boat ...