thinking about going to Wapp in May

[marobrown]

My wife and I are looking to head down to Wappapello for a week in May and hopefully get in on part of the spawn. I am relativly new to crappie fishing, mostly trout and bass in the past. We stayed at the state park in our camper in September last year and had a good time, caught several 13-14" in the spillway. Just looking for a little advice on the best places to fish, we take our camper and don't have a boat so will probably be limited to the bank. Is the spillway good all year around? Any insider tips for bank fishing around the state park? Thanks in advance, Matt

[coreymassey]

First off welcome to the board.
Sorry I cant help u out on bank fishn never done it at wap.

[Speck]

Same here, but they dump a bunch of Christmas trees off the fishing dock at Redman. They also put in a bunch inside the breakwater at Sundowners. Both can be fished from the bank. There are also some brush piles off the point in Allison creek right by State Park.

[Kayak_Bob]

Last year I fished off the bank at Rockwood Point down below the rocks by the beach. Must have caught 100 fish in a couple hours until I couldn't see anymore. Maybe had 10 keepers...lol. It was fun though. Also, I have caught many from the Old State park area. I know you don't have a boat but I plan on taking my Kayak to Lost creek this year. Easy to transport and a cheap alternative. I don't miss the upkeep of my boat.

[marobrown]

Hey thanks for the replies. Kayak_bob, I have seen the old state park area mentioned several times, where is that at? It seems to be google-proof.