Hello Everyone,
Just moved to Chapel Hill in Febuary I am so out of my element as far as outdoors. I really have not met many people that fish Jordan lake. I went a couple times in March and fished from the banks it was so low I did not have any success. Well, I JUST BOUGHT A BOAT TO GET DEEPER. Now I am stuck I don't know a thing about the lake. I have never been out in the open water. I know everyone has there secret spots but I am sure there a few location people could share that I can drowned a few minnows this fall. Any techniques people can share for fishing from a boat for the oh so famous Jordan Crappie I have never caught. If someone would be willing to meet up with me one weekend that would be even more amazing. Thank you to all you loyal crappie fisherman. By the way this is a great site.

Tripp

welcome bigascanbe! dont think you will have a problem with fisherman on this site not helping out. try around bridges and also drifting. cant go wrong around the bridges though! some of the more experienced fisherman will post on here im sure. good luck!!!

when fishing the bridges how do you do it? Rig a minnow with a split shot and let it sink to the bottom? I am really new to it all. Please help!!!

Hi and Welcome Tripp!

Jordan is a big lake with lots of spots that are good to try. For immediate gratification, you might try the bridges at night. Sink a little submersible about a foot and tightline your minnow down below. It takes a little time to find the right depth sometimes. I usually start about 12' down.
With the water this warm, they usually aren't on the bottom.
I fish the Ebeneezer bridge often and have decent luck there most times.

Lots of folks daytime fish up around the 64 bridge. Watch the boats, observe what they are doing. You'll catch on!

I work on the weekends and stay clear of the lake then. But, if you are ever out during the week and see an ole fat lady in a jon boat, holler. If I'm on 'em, I'll share.

Oh and yes, especially at night. I'll just use a hook (1/0 aberdeen) a split shot and a minner. Sometimes a bobber (thill style)

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"Be Ye Fishers of Men" You catch them- He will clean them

Watch the SOCIAL thread, sign up to go with the "guys".
This is a GREAT event to get to meet the fellow crappie fisherman and to get to know the ropes.
I had attended several socials before removing to the state of Florida.
ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP

If you use the search feature of the site you can target specific info that you want to know that has been discussed in the past on the site. It is a great way to learn some things about the lake you want to fish. Im sure lots of folks will chime in on Jordan though. Many fish it and the time is getting close that the crappie fishing will be real good. So stay tuned.

Thanks to all of you. Anchorpuller you are very helpful. Please continue to share.

Please continue to give advise. I know I sound desperate but its my desire to learn