A good day or two on the water yet is the goal of diehard anglers during this time frame, and the pattern just described can ...

JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- There is late ice. And there is last ice. A hint that Pipestem Reservoir has moved to the latter came to a party of crappie anglers from Fargo-Moorhead and Hawley, Minn., in the ...

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 ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Catching the world record crappie, whether it’s white or black, is one of the most sought-after panfish prizes in North America. A 1-pound crappie is considered a nice catch. A 1 1/2-pounder is a ...

Axel Angelow, an 8-year-old from Fairbault, Minnesota, caught a hefty black crappie while fishing with his dad, Ryan Angelow, on Cedar Lake in October 2024. The fish measured 18 inches and weighed 3 ...

A couple in Minnesota have been charged with snagging 253 crappies, well above the maximum 10 fish allowed by state law. According to a report from the state's Department of Natural Resources, a ...