You are in one of my favorite areas of the state for crappie. My personal favorite is storm creek north of West Helena. Since we are 3 hours away, I don't get there as much as I would like. The lake has a 10 horsepower limit so the lice don't visit. Everybody there is there to fish. The lake is beautiful and full of crappie. We caught 87 on our last trip there. My favorite bait is a light green vibric roostertail.

Lake Austell in village creek state park is a wonderful lake for BIG crappie (2+ pounds) . We have had alot of luck in the timbered area across from the beach. (especially in winter). Another good oxbow is old town south of helena. Worth a run in spring. Good luck.

Michael