|
The range of the Crappie in Ontario is expanding, making them available to more anglers. There
are white and black crappie, however the black crappie is most common in the
Kawarthas. Open-water anglers get their first crack at them as ice clears from backwaters in April or early May and the fish move in-shore to feed. Top spots include man-made boat cuts and canals, and shallow bays with cover. Effective bait include small live minnows, spinners, panfish jibs, and streamer flies. A crappie's eyes are positioned to see upward, so bait should be worked slightly above them. Crappie are considered tasty. This fish is found in Rice Lake, Chemong Lake, Pigeon Lake, Stoney Lake, Buckhorn Lake and more.
|
The
Crappie (Panfish)