Crappie seasonal chart

[Knot2Bad]

I was searching our site and found threads showing different types of Knots to tie and Crappie Rigs posted by our members. I though wow it would be a good idea if these could be put together in a pamphlet or beginners guide book as they were very helpful to me. Then I started surfin the web for other info and found a crappie information table on the State of Ohio web site. I though it might be handy info for beginners like me and didn't see anything like it on our site. As a beginner we need to be reminded about the fundamentals. From everything I heard nothing is more fundamental than fish location. To become successful in catching these tasty guys you have to first find them. Of course I began tweaking the table contents and notice that much of the bait/jigs used are repeated over and over. The fish locations change as the season progress and the techniques used can be different but even when using the same baits.

Well I am posting this and want to keep it simple but provide enough information to help beginners like me. If anyone see a flaw or something that should be changed or included let me know and I can make that change. with some work it might be a good tool. If there is no value here I am also good with dropping it. If anyone wants this in Word I can provided it just pm me with an email address. I hope this is large enough to read as I could not find another way to post it.

[NYHellbender]

Do you have a link to the page?

[Knot2Bad]

What Page? The Ohio state one. I could find it but its not reflective of what I attached here as I made changes.

[RetiredRR]

Keep this one handy.

[jaxsprat]

That's a nice one thanks RetiredRR

[NIMROD]

I don't think one chart fits all as lakes and streams in same areas can be different based on water levels and depths.

[crappie legend]

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[eric 3501]

Maybe not. But it gives a good general idea for those that are clueless as to when the general time table is. Thanks for the posting...

[Cmj]

The chart is pretty accurate for my area. But when it comes to the spawn, the most important thing to watch is water temperature. On my home lake, 55 is the magic number. Each lake is different but 55-62 degrees usually means it's game time. Find sweet spots where the temp is just a few degrees warmer than the rest of the lake and you can beat the rush and have a few days of catching some good slabs all to yourself.

[DanFish]

Can you please post up a picture with better resolution? I am having trouble reading it.