crappie Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

John W. Kyle State Park

July 12, 2026 John N. Felsher

Whether visitors stay for a night or a week, John William Kyle State Park offers visitors the perfect balance of recreation and relaxation. […]

Paul B. Johnson State Park

June 6, 2026 John N. Felsher

Visitors to Paul B. Johnson State Park, which sits just inside the De Soto National Forest, canfish, swim, water ski or hike. […]

Sardis crappie on the rocks!

May 26, 2026 Michael O. Giles

Whether you want to fish from a boat or the bank, you can catch crappie on live bait, jigs, or spinner rigs at Sardis Lake. […]

Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2

April 27, 2026 From News Reports

The Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2 is a rod holder system designed specifically for spider rigging and multi-rod trolling techniques. […]

Lake Lowndes State Park

April 13, 2026 John N. Felsher

Lake Lowndes State Park is a hidden gem with breathtaking views. Come visit this beautiful state park and enjoy everything it has to offer. […]

Everything is starting to bite at Lake Washington

March 10, 2026 John N. Felsher

The fish are in a transition phase at Lake Washington in March. As the water warms, male crappie start moving into the shallows to spawn. […]

Logan Richard of Arnaudville started making hand-tied jigs as a hobby for himself, but eventually the word on their catch rate got out and other anglers convinced him to put them on the market.

Richard Jigs

March 4, 2026 Don Shoopman

Logan Richard has taken his crappie fishing to another level by making his own artificial lures. They are called Richard Jigs. […]

Winter drawdown concentrates crappie in smaller areas at Sardis

January 31, 2026 John N. Felsher

With spawning season approaching, crappie on Sardis Lake will gorge themselves on shad and reach their heaviest weights. […]

The Crappie Magnet

November 1, 2025 Don Shoopman

With the Crappie Magnet’s introduction in the early 2000s, the world of fishing for crappie changed for the better. […]

(Photos courtesy Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks)

Percy Quin State Park

August 19, 2025 John N. Felsher

Blending the old and new in a scenic setting Located at 2036 Percy Quin Drive about seven miles southwest of McComb in Pike County, Percy Quin State Park remains one of the original nine Mississippi

Roosevelt State Park

June 11, 2025 John N. Felsher

Roosevelt State Park in the 178,000-acre Bienville National Forest offers many diverse recreational activities for people of all ages. […]

Paddle your kayak to slab town with these tips for spring fishing. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Paddling to slab town

April 29, 2025 Phillip Gentry

Using these tactics will help kayak anglers catch plenty of slab crappie, especially throughout the early spring days. […]