Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of ... to the shallows to spawn. In the Northern states, this happens a month ...

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 ...

The statewide trout opener and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons all open on April 26. Michigan's 2025-26 fishing season doesn't open until April 1, but anglers can ...

Michigan fishing licenses ... Additional notes for the upcoming fishing season include: Trout opening, statewide: April 26. Walleye and northern pike opening, Lower Peninsula inland: April 26.

This hefty white crappie was caught on Guntersville Reservoir, a big TVA impoundment in far northern Alabama near the Tennessee border. Guntersville is a popular fishing spot and is heavily fished.