Location with Black crappie

Crappie fishing is very dependant upon knowing where the fish want to be and getting to them at the right time and the right place for a particular time of the year. What is the best time of year to catch Crappie is entirely up to you, but knowing where to fish for Crappie is more of a science. After the Winter ice is gone Crappie like the rest of us prefer to warm up a bit so you may try looking for these fish in shallower areas that tend to warm up quicker as they prepare to spawn. These warmer areas of lakes and bays can create a substantial congregation of fish. Once spawning takes place the females move into the deeper water and the males, after guarding the nest full of eggs also leave the shallows. Since the Crappie spawning rituals take place when the water temps are in the low 60s, spring Crappie fishing can be done anytime from May until early June