Thread: When will the pre-spawn bite start??

I'm in Western Oklahoma, and I'm wondering when the crappie are going on their pre-spawn eating binge, can anyone help?? I'm still having wonderful dreams of last year, it was the most amazing fishing I've ever experienced.

Originally Posted by baptistpreach

I'm in Western Oklahoma, and I'm wondering when the crappie are going on their pre-spawn eating binge, can anyone help?? I'm still having wonderful dreams of last year, it was the most amazing fishing I've ever experienced.

Great to see you again Preach! In my Crappie opinion, it's already started and will only get better by next weekend. Start working the Northern end of the lakes creeks. Hit every stick up you come across. If you find a tree top laying in the water, stay outside of it and work the outside first, then move in close and drop down into every nook and cranny you can find. You'll be glad you did. How bout a mess of BIG crappie? That's what you should come across if you do this. Good luck!

I thought Ellsworth was getting ready. Friday was a good day around the boat house but saturday was a different story. The male were moving in but they disappeared.

Just watched the weather we have a good weather this week longer days good night time lows.I'll be fishing any way but KCIR says next week.
Wishful thinking since they were biting in 31ft of water friday. But you no how they are 31 one day 3 to 1 the next.

Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper

Great to see you again Preach! In my Crappie opinion, it's already started and will only get better by next weekend. Start working the Northern end of the lakes creeks. Hit every stick up you come across. If you find a tree top laying in the water, stay outside of it and work the outside first, then move in close and drop down into every nook and cranny you can find. You'll be glad you did. How bout a mess of BIG crappie? That's what you should come across if you do this. Good luck!

Thanks! Good to see you again. I know I coulda done well if I'd have gone today, it was my sons birthday, and alas, it was not to be Oh well, good days are ahead! I'm feeling it!