Crappies in the canals?

[Crappie 1]

Would there be Crappies in the canals that we fish in the Spring? I just read where they really caught a bunch in the channels by Sterling.
Could that be right? Thanks..

[Crappie 1]

Anybody give me a heads up on this? I thought the Crappie did the channels & Canals in Spring?

[Crappie 1]

Somebody out there must know if the Crappies go into the cuts a canals before it freezes up? I'd like an answer before I waste my time on a trip to go. Someone on here has fished like this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...

[Blackhawk19]

Have you tried posting this in the Michigan forum? Maybe they can help.

[Crappie 1]

Thanks Blackhawk, I will try that..

[feelay]

I'd like an answer before I waste my time on a trip to go.

How is going fishing a waste of time?

[huntinslabs]

If the dinner plate is there the fish will be as well. As long as the temps are suitable and there is a food source, why not?

[ready2fish]

Would there be Crappies in the canals that we fish in the Spring? I just read where they really caught a bunch in the channels by Sterling.
Could that be right? Thanks..

Larry,

I would say it depends on what lake your fishing, this time of year with water temps at 40 degrees most crappie tend to go out in deeper water.

I do find crappie on one lake I ice fish on move in 12 to 15 foot of water right at first ice for a short time then move out deeper, you just might be surprised if you go.

For a answer to your question, i would for the most part say NO !

Good luck

[Crappie 1]

Larry,

I would say it depends on what lake your fishing, this time of year with water temps at 40 degrees most crappie tend to go out in deeper water.

I do find crappie on one lake I ice fish on move in 12 to 15 foot of water right at first ice for a short time then move out deeper, you just might be surprised if you go.

For a answer to your question, i would for the most part say NO !

Good luck

Thanks Jim I think your the only one that read the question

[Crappie 1]

How is going fishing a waste of time?

I'm pretty new to this Crappie fishing. I read where a guy caught some in the canals. I really kind of doubt it due to out temperatures. This ain't Mississippi, it's in the 30's here and going to 16 tonight. So before I get all my winter clothes on, my boat out, and freeze my butt off, I just wondered if what the guy said could be possible? Are we on the same page? Thanks...