Well, I went out today. I had to talk myself into it since I thought the water levels would ruin any chance at good fishing.

I found the creek I fish in a bit high, and full of debris but otherwise not too bad a shape. Water a bit stained but not muddy. Water temps 40-41.

I ended up doing really well for a late December day. Caught about 30-40 crappie in 4 hours in the afternoon. They were deeper, in 15' water. No giants, but plenty of nice ones like the one below in the 11-12" range and several more in the 9-10" with the usual dinks. I'm really glad I went. It was a good way to finish out 2018.

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