For the ­panfish angler, spring might as well be Christmas. Every year, hordes of crappie flock to the shallows to spawn. In the Northern states, this happens a month or so after ice- out or even ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite. SI.COM ON SI ...

Stocked with pike, bass, perch, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and bullhead, it’s the third largest lake at 72.5 acres and a maximum depth of 18 feet. Find the launch just past the observation tower ...

“Anglers were catching limits of walleye just out from the Bartnik Boat Launch (in Monroe) on gold crawler harnesses in 17 to 22 feet of water (on Lake Erie),” according to the Wednesday, May ...

If you're 17 or older and fish in Michigan, you must purchase a fishing license. The possession season for walleye and northern pike on UP waters opens May 15, the DNR said in its annual ...

Michigan fishing license requirements. You must have a fishing license if you are 17 or older. You can fish if you are under the age of 17, but you must observe all fishing rules and regulations.

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 ...