Best time of day?

[Spoonminnow]

I was told by an expert fisherman that crappie are like vampires with regards to light. They are nocturnal hunters primarily and prefer low-light conditions. During the day they will seek the depth where sunlight penetration stops and their food source is nearby.

My experience tells me different. In fact, of the over 55 fish caught in two days recently, only one was near a bank/fallen tree. All the rest: crappie, sunfish, perch and bass, were suspending in 4-6' in open water parallel to banks around the lake.

[cglarsen]

My experience tells me different. In fact, of the over 55 fish caught in two days recently, only one was near a bank/fallen tree. All the rest: crappie, sunfish, perch and bass, were suspending in 4-6' in open water parallel to banks around the lake.

Is your water clear, stained or muddy? Sunny day or cloudy?

[Spoonminnow]

Green algae and sunny. Fish from 11am - 2:30pm.