Thread: Fall fishing

I haven't taken notice of what the water temps were, but I have noticed Black Crappie being around the banks & White Crappie hanging out around the channel edges in the Fall. I think they both follow Shad schools back into the creeks/coves, but just prefer different areas & depths to intercept them. Of course, not "all" of them follow the rules , so you may encounter either or both at either or both places & depths.

When the water temps start falling below 75 +-, is my gauge. Fish around and under the shad schools.

Not sure about water temp but early to mid October seems to be more of a transition time in my opinion. Just a general observation, entirely non-scientific!


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I saw this several months ago and decided to somewhat follow it.

Crappies By Degrees

Originally Posted by Wormin

At what Temperature do crappie begin to move shallow in the fall or do they move back to the banks?

Any time starting mid sept usually

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Originally Posted by Chance

I saw this several months ago and decided to somewhat follow it.

Crappies By Degrees

Great info,thanks.

Originally Posted by Chance

I saw this several months ago and decided to somewhat follow it.

Crappies By Degrees

HA! I keep a laminated copy in my door pocket in my truck... however I don't think the crappie have read the volumes that have been written about them. They kinda remind me of cat's.

Originally Posted by Mr. S

HA! I keep a laminated copy in my door pocket in my truck... however I don't think the crappie have read the volumes that have been written about them. They kinda remind me of cat's.

Great idea, thanks. Better than saving it on my phone or tablet.