How to Catch Crappie in the Summer. How to Catch Crappie in the Fall. ... In the Northern states, this happens a month or so after ice- out or even during the last of the hard-water season.

UP and Northern Michigan ice fishing more widespread, but thick ice elusive. Inland lakes seeing crappie, bluegills, bass, pike and walleye. Skip to main content ...

In Michigan, crappie generally spawn in mid May with a peak in early June. In the springtime, anglers should focus on places where the water tends to be warmest such as canals and boat docks.