Jerry Porter and pals Ron and Rodney Shelton were having a banner morning of spring-spawning crappie action on 1,000-acre East Lynn Lake on May 6. It was only 9 a.m. when Porter hooked a fish bigger ...

In fishing, as with many other aspects of life, it’s wise to take our victories whenever we can get them, regardless of their ...

NEW YORK — New York is home to both black crappie and white crappie, although black crappie are the predominant species throughout the state. Shortly after ice out crappie congregate in schools in ...

In the field of fishing dreams, Mike McBride was in the bottom of the ninth inning with a big zero on his imaginary ...

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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

COLUMBUS– With a free weekend of fishing across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has recently released a listing of places in Central Ohio that are ...

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 ...

This simple night fishing trick can help you catch more crappie by attracting them effectively in low-light conditions. It’s an easy method that works for both beginners and experienced anglers. #fish ...

Most striped bass are moving to the south end of the lake, but some good catches continue to come from the Prairie Creek and ...

Anietra Hamper, a travel writer who always packs her fishing gear, visited area waters and had a big time with small fish.

Spring is officially here. And that means there are a lot of fishing opportunities for freshwater anglers, one being crappie. Now, crappie aren't the biggest fish, nor will they put up the biggest ...

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...