Quote Originally Posted by jimeisaac View Post
As others have said, there are crappie all over the state. I live in San Diego, crappie bragging rights start at 2lb. There are 3 reservoirs (El Capitan, Hodges & Lower Otay) within a 30 minute drive from my home where I have an honest shot at a 2lb crappie every time I go. The fourth one (Henshaw)is about 2hours away.

Check out San Diego Fishing Reports, Forums, and News - Home for information about the San Diego area

Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River for information about the Yuma AZ (200 miles away)

Fishing Network Message Boards for coverage of both NorCal and SoCal and specifics on the Los Angeles area

The Fish Sniffer Newspaper Online Forums for info on NorCal

I don't want to be a wet blanket, but as others have said, you would do well to investigate the cost of living where you are considering moving to. I suspect it will be significantly higher than Indiana.

Good Luck!
Definitely check out FNN (fishingnetwork.net) You will find me on there with my reports. I live within 30 min from Castaic Lake, Castaic Lagoon, Pyramid Lake, and Lake Piru.