Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

The start of the spring crappie fishing can vary widely from year to year. During mild winters, the action can begin in early February. In other years, it might be mid-March before the crappie action ...