The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

NWA fishing report: Crappie moving to brush as lake cools

Bruce Darr shows a 35-pound striped bass he caught while fly fishing in early January in the Rocky Branch area of Beaver Lake ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

NWA fishing report: Catch crappie hanging out around timber and brush piles on Beaver Lake

Angela Perea at Lake Fayetteville Marina recommends using plastic worms, jig and pigs or spinner baits for black bass.
Sports Illustrated

Small Lake Crappie Fishing in Summer: Best Spots and Baits to Catch Slabs

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 ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

NWA fishing report: Crappie biting, but many too small to keep

Crappie are biting fair, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Anglers report catching lots of small crappie with minnows or jigs around brush. Crappie must be 10 inches or longer to keep at Beaver Lake ...
The Post-Journal

Chautauqua Lake Crappie Are Biting

Wiley whitebeard angler, Bob Rustowicz, shares some of his catch from a recent trip to Chautauqua Lake where the crappie have started their spring feeding ritual. Submitted photo One nice thing about ...