Mark Twain Question...

[trackerpro_17]

Greetings Everyone! I have "stalked" the crappie message boards off and on for quite some time and have learned quite a bit from many of you! I must say that it is nice to see such a supportive group of folks.

I am in Illinois and last year traveled to Mark Twain lake 3 times in the fall last year and did "OK" on two of the trips. Planning on fishing that lake quite a bit this year and am getting the itch to get out SOON! (like many of us I am sure!)

I am going over March 10th through the 13th (probably a bit premature but I'm off work that week and really could care less if I catch anything but would be nice if I did...) Any tips/tricks you folks could give me regarding March crappie fishing on Mark Twain would be great... I have heard to only fish the north coves on the lake etc... I would love to have your input!

Thanks So Much! :D

TP

[Joedog]

Sorry I can't help as I'm from the other side of the state but welcome to the board from Metro KC!

[MellerAM]

I've only fished mark twain during the spawn...

For Shallower water fishing in march I would fish rock banks (sunlight heats up rock)
Also it will be probably be windy... find where the wind is blowing aginst cover / rock

For deeper water find areas probably between 18-12 feet with submerged cover.

Be sure to use jig colors according to water conditions Mark Twain can get really muddy.

Crappie.com - Crappie Fishing Information and Adventure - CRAPPIE-ANGLER'S GUIDE TO WATER CLARITY

that is a great water clarity article here on crappie.com

[WantinCrappie]

Wish I could help but I'm from the southern part of the state. I'm sure some of the guys on here will help you out. P.S. Welcome to the board.

[FROSTY]

Welcome TP, from Springfield!

[beagle man]

welcome from the flat creek area hope you do well

[gottabite]

WELCOME ABOARD! from mid mo

[trackerpro_17]

Thanks for the warm welcomes!!! I appreciate it! MellarAM thanks for the link on water clarity!

[Jigging15]

Welcome from Truman Lake. Not much help from me up that way. We have a few that fish Twain on a regular basis who will help you out.

[BarryG]

Make sure you keep your battery charged! You will probably be fighting the wind all day! If you are afraid of rough water....oh well! That lake does get rolling! I wish I had some fishing tips for you....but I'm lost till the water warms up a little.