Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Best lures by season

Pre-spawn

Jig — cast to staging brush, white/chartreuse· State agency crappie guide

Spawn

Jig — dabbled to shoreline cover, black/chartreuse· In-Fisherman crappie spawn guide

Post-spawn

Soft Plastic — slow-swum off cover, pearl· State agency crappie guide

Summer

Drop Shot — finesse over brushpiles, translucent· In-Fisherman summer crappie

Fall

Inline Spinner — cast to bait schools, silver· In-Fisherman fall crappie patterns

Winter

Jig — vertical-jigged tight to brush, black/chartreuse· In-Fisherman cold-water crappie

Gear up

Where to put together a black crappie setup.

Tackle & lures: Tackle Warehouse · Bass Pro Shops — Serious-angler tackle selection
Rods & reels: Abu Garcia (Pure Fishing) · Bass Pro Shops

Best black crappie lures by month

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Waters stocked with Black Crappie