New to the forum, new to crappie fishing. I live in Haughton about 15 min from Cypress. My family is from south louisiana so I spend a lot of time fishing for specks and reds in the marsh. This is the first time I'be fished up here in the 10 years I'be lived here. I've been dying to find some fish close to home though. Today was the day. Unfortunately the only reason I fished Cypress today was my guide on Toledo Bend ended up in the hospital.

Decided to make the 15 minute drive up to Cypress and give it a shot. Launched at 1130. Fished shiners on the bottom drifting in the wind. My fish finder wasn't working (temp only) so I have no idea how deep, guessing about 15ft, temp was 62. I think the saltwater finally had it's way with the transducer. Drifted from the dam out to the middle usually got 1 or 2 fish per drift. It was a blast! Biggest was around 1.5.

Couple of questions for you:
When drifting and you hook up, do you usually anchor and fish there for a while?

Is shiners going to be the most productive bait?

What water temperature makes these fish more active?

I have pics but don't know how to post them.

I look forward to being a part of the forum!