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Trying to find a great place for Crappie fishing here in California. I'm in southern California (Los Angeles). I hear of places places that are good crappie fishing spots, but they've been following up with "by i wouldn't eat anything out of there" or "but that water is really toxic"
I'm to the point now where i'll drive a few hours. Just need help knowing where the best places are. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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You're probably in the worst area of the state for crappie fishing or fishing in general. Your best bets from my impressions are lakes piru, pyramid, skinner, perris and castaic or casitas lagoon? Again I'm from Fresno and I'm just saying based on observations on the internet. Lake Isabella east of Bakersfield is one the best crappie lakes in the state starting around mid March. It's a 3 hour drive from either our areas but worth it.
Thanks for the info/insight!Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish Tony
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Lake Perris is starting to put out some nice Crappie. Sleeper lake for BIG Crappie, especially with the new flooded areas... Think Vail is closed to public access now, but that was a premier SoCal Crappie lake!
Thanks! That helps a lot! What city is Sleeper Lake in? Tried to google it but something crazy came upQuote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
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He meant a lot of people overlook it for crappie....I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by snatchncatch
Thanks [emoji23][emoji23] i completely missed that [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish Tony
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LOL
this was 2 years ago before they started raising the water;
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Niicceeee! Did you catch those off the dock or boat?
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Niicceeee! Did you catch those off the dock or boat?Quote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
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These were resident dock fish. I've been off the pond since October but a friend is still catching some. You won't find a bunch - when the Shad or Shiners come in, the bigger ones get active. I found some 14" fish in front of the island this year, ~17 FOW. Don't land many because I am Bluegill fishing in flooded timber.
Prankster was telling me that he was finding Crappie way back in the east end when the wind pushed the baitfish back there. There is so much flooded timber now and there is going to be more!
You need to talk to Crappie Mike - he posts on here sometimes and he is out of LA.
Hello there from Ohio stationed in so cal are any of the crappie in pre spawn right now. I would appreciate if anyone had any advice on lakes that are producing. I’ve been fishing crapping since I was little with my grandpa I’m (26) now I have fished lake Hodges twice now they have some slabs in there caught some last summer over there but the rain messed up the lake. Just looking for a lake/Reservoir to fish.
Check out San Vicente - they have monster panfish. Heard Vail Lake is supposed to be opening - this is a CRAPPIE lake! Lake Perris is probably going to have it's best Crappie season this year. Problem is - nobody fishes for them.
I’ll have to check them out. yah not a whole lot of people out here go for crappie it’s bass and trout that’s about it.
Lot of people fish for big Coppernose & bigger Red Ear also.
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/panf...thread-30.html
You might want to check out the Tilapia at Lake Hodges - Crappie are biting there right now. Lake Perris is in the upper 60s already, so the Crappie should be in the shallows. Waiting for the rain to stop so I can get out!!!
Clear Lake is a long way from you, but you did ask for good crappie lakes in California.
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Is anyone catching crappie in Southern California yet ? I’m headed up to Lake Perris today to check it out coming from Oceanside. Man the travel id do for just one crappie. Fish on tight lines.
Would like to get up there to Clear Lake - seen some good videos....
Hooty let me know before you go next time. I keep my boat in the marina there.
Yah i didn’t end up going found out the water temp is only 54° still a little cold and I have a ultraskiff to get out there. I would like to get on the water find the crappie and have some fun catching some slabs I’ll let you know LedHed
I take two of my kids out to Perris a lot and they are dying to catch a crappie. I have not been able to find any as of yet though.
Fallow the Grebes - if you have a boat. Fish the marina or the boat launch if you don't.
Thank you, I do have a boatQuote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
Headed up to Perris ledHed today going to be arriving around 730 am
Lake Isabella is just getting started
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How you catch em with live bait or jigs trolling ?
Black and chartreuse tube with 1/16 jigheadQuote:
Originally Posted by Hootty419
Trolling ?
casting with a bobberQuote:
Originally Posted by Hootty419
ok gotcha
I hope this is not too late for you. If you are going to Perris for crappies, I think it worth to pay xtra fee to fish in Marina. Or next time try Lake Henshaw close to Pala casino. Rent a boat and drift all the way. You can stop by (I think ECB tackle store?) for minnow. Lake henshaw allow using live bait there.Quote:
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