finding crappie at a lake never fished

[chetc]

curious, i hear crappie are caught at a local lake, i have been there a few times with just one here and there, any tips on better luck finding them.
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[S10CHEVY]

We need more info. From bank or boat. How big is lake, and whatever else you can provide.

[pescador]

Time on the water will help immensely. Also paying attention to what happened after you catch one. Speed of lure retrieval and also depth you were fishing.

[ezgoing]

Have you tried talking to any of the regulars on the lake? Many will help you if asked nicely.

["G"]

Need more info
Big lake or small lake?
Bank fishing or boat?
Fishing method?
Black crappie or white crappie?

[Ketchn]

am confused , you caught them before in that water body or heard they were caught in that water body ?
and to diagnose what is what the forum will need following
name rank serial number proof of insurance concealed carry permit and all the appropriate licenses and floatation devices
plus a whistle .....

[CrappiePappy]

am confused , you caught them before in that water body or heard they were caught in that water body ?
and to diagnose what is what the forum will need following
name rank serial number proof of insurance concealed carry permit and all the appropriate licenses and floatation devices
plus a whistle .....

Nah ... all he needs is a Roofers Card -- they cover everything.

[S10CHEVY]

Chetc, we all like having fun sometimes, so don't hold it against us. What lake are you talking about? If the lake has creeks running into it, would try there. There is also the Penna board, you can ask on. Just click on fishing forums, and go to the state board. Welcome to Crappie.com.

[Ketchn]

serious time .....
lake or pond size
species thought to be in it
average depth range
what types of cover
water clarity too
?????

[ezgoing]

I was quite serious about talking to the regulars that fish the lake. Most crappie fishermen and women are nice people who will help out somebody just learning to fish for crappie or fish a new lake. They will probably not give you their prime honey hole but they will normally give you enough pointers to get you started on the lake.