Twelve species of fish are stocked in Lake Pleasant, including large-mouth, white and striped bass; bluegill, tilapia and crappie. Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes the fish that come out of the state's more than 1,100 public lakes, each with unique characteristics that create ideal habitats for a wide range of species to target. In the fall, the crappie still around have had time to grow, and they are bigger and they will be in deeper water mostly. Slab crappie are ready to be caught, beginning in late winter, at many reservoirs in central and western Kentucky. ; Help Crappie.com by becoming a Supporting Member. A White Crappie has well-organized spots in nice neat rows plus no more than six dorsal fins as a rule (see picture below). The picture above is an aerial view of Granger Lake and the dam is clearly visible. Generally, they hold a standard mix of bass, sunfish, crappie, carp and catfish and are average fisheries. Numerous crappie, largemouth bass, channel catfish, sunfish and tilapia can be found in Alamo Lake, making it a hot spot for fishing tournaments. The reservoir's deepest area is 119 feet, but there are many bumpy drop-offs that enable anglers to reel in some trophy-sized fish. Other species that are popular in this lake are spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and white crappie. Anietra and guide Darrell Taylor | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper. One of the reasons the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is popular, besides the ample fishing opportunities, is the convenience of public access areas. This time of the year (spring), I like the Storm Wildeye series. If you are using braided line, which of course doesn't stretch, a hard hook set isn't necessary. The extra tuck makes the stronger than the standard Clinch Knot, which can be worth the effort for those fighters we all get on our line. Begin your search here. Since two-thirds of Lake Texoma is in Oklahoma, you can only fish in the Texas section with a Texas fishing license. Thanks for the info. There is a lot of vegetation like hydrilla that provides a healthy fish habitat. The size of your bait will vary depending upon the time of day and year. After a long day on the water fishing, grab some barbecue and local Boudin Balls at the Pacific Yard House in historic downtown Conroe, which is located inside a restored 1907 ice warehouse. The lake will usually have 30 or so lake lots and land for sale. Simple, right? Using my non-dominant hand, I hold these wraps in place. This doesn't mean that if your favorite lake isn't listed here it's not good for crappie fishing, but to be sure check with the TPWD (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) before you go, and they will have fairly up-to-date information. A big Texas catfish | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, this urban retreat stands out. Whereas Bass like their nests to themselves, Crappie are more into the communal approach. Elements of the draft plan include: Reducing the sunfish statewide daily harvest limit from 50 to 25 fish; Increasing the crappie statewide minimum size limit from 9 to 10 inches You will find smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass, striped bass, spotted bass, crappie, and bluegill in good numbers. The record striped bass for Lake Buchanan is 27.8 pounds. Catfish anglers know Lake Palestine in east Texas for producing some super-sized species. They love weed beds, shallows. Experience the thrill of catching bigger fish, more often! The lake provides annual leased shoreline mooring. Today, it is also a popular recreational sight and happens to be one of Arizona’s top fishing spots. We pull in 15 channel catfish in the three to five pound range, which is excellent considering the slow bite caused by the cold front pushing through. Whereas Black Crappie prefer wooded areas or heavy vegetation in these same lakes for protection of their nests. It's a really simple knot. I stick with what works for me until I learn something better. Taylor tells me that his secret to pulling in the cats from this lake is positioning the bait in what he calls the "strike zone." 1. Holding the fish by the tail and run the scaler or rub the dull side of the knife from Tail to Head. These two things distinguish a Black Crappie from a White Crappie. But those trees and their roots? Crappie fishing is second only to Bass fishing here in Texas. Elusive as ever. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal (plus a lot less ads too). Catches of crappie over 12 inches are not uncommon at Barkley and Kentucky lakes during this time. There are five public parks around the lake on the Texas side and plenty of public fishing assess and amenities at Eisenhower State Park. There are five boat ramps and many picnic areas. Come join the best Family Orientated fishing website on the Internet. In the fall, use a larger size such as Goby. Blue, flathead, and channel catfish are also good throughout the reservoir.