Crappie Reports? Anyone out yet?

[RJB31]

Good afternoon!

Just bought a fishing kayak for this year. I'm all geared up and ready to get some spring Crappie. I'm not far from Jeanette's Creek - that's where I've fished for them in the past,...been a few years. I know we're getting close. Are they real active yet? Anyone been out and having luck?

[Fenelon]

I think you've already missed the best crappie spring fishing by a good three weeks. They are now in post spawn mode for most areas.

[RJB31]

Really? I thought they preferred the water to be a bit warmer. Isn't thw water only in the mid 50s right now...I thought low 60s was optimal.

[Fenelon]

Maybe others can report, but the isolated lagoons and back bays were 16 degrees when I fished a good three weeks ago in the Kawarthas. I'm pretty sure the spawn is over as they are not shallow anymore from what I've heard.

[Species8472]

Good info on this site and these threads in particular:

https://www.lakesimcoeoutdoors.com/f...howtopic=49890

And

https://www.lakesimcoeoutdoors.com/f...howtopic=49920

And

https://www.lakesimcoeoutdoors.com/f...howtopic=49871

And

https://www.lakesimcoeoutdoors.com/f...howtopic=49852

[RJB31]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the help. I was way off the mark....guess I'll be hunting them