Cooling water pulls crappie back toward creek channels, brush and bait-rich structure.
Cooling water pulls crappie back toward creek channels, brush and bait-rich structure.
Seasonal guidance is a starting point. Verify current water, weather, generation, access and regulations before launch.Guntersville produced a 4-pound 8-ounce white crappie that stood in Alabama's record book. That is not a promise, but it is a pretty good argument for taking the crappie rods seriously.
A strong, proven fishery with its best documented windows in spring and fall—and a worthwhile summer night option around bridge pilings.