Ron, I live in Parsons and hotel info that Chad gave is good info. I also think there is a hotel in Cherryvale.

Minnows- I don't know if the bait shops around Big Hill are open anymore? There is Good Luck bait shop on the eastside of Parsons, if you stayed at Super 8, Best Western this shop is just a mile away.

I'm no help on crappie catching info, just haven't had the time to get out. Two weekends ago I saw a lot of boats fish the standing timber on the main lake. I was thinking about sometime trying Chat's Kentucky rig in some of the timber. The lake is a little low, STAY as close to the bouys while running up and down the boat lane!!

When you coming??