Sipping light beer and smoking a menthol cigarette, the woman wearing a blue NASCAR cap inside Peanut's Crappie House pulled her line from the murky depths of Lake Eddleman. Not a bite. Nary a nibble.

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Ross Barnett Reservoir is producing big crappie. Crappie are being caught suspended at 12-14 feet deep in 20 feet of water. "They're biting," said Hugh Krutz of Brandon. "Oh man, they're nice. "The ...

Any weather is fishing weather in Texas but now that it’s starting to cool off a little bit there’s more reason to head outside. The Lone Star State is “renowned for world-class bass fishing," ...

With all the recent fuss over fancy electronics and fishing accessories mounted to the front of the boat, the most critical link between the angler and fish is still the fishing line. It hasn’t seen ...

The Almost-Annual Crappie Derby at Dorchester Park is officially happening in 2026. After several years of cancellations, the event, hosted by the Whitney Point Sportsmen's Association, is finally ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, they put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department angler preference surveys, crappie rank third among the most sought-after game fish. Black bass rank first, and catfish are second. Wally Marshall ...