Quote Originally Posted by jab
I’ve never tried to put the boat in the water the last week in March however my vacation (spring break) starts March 25th. I know "it all depends on the weather" but in general is that too early. Might it be better to fish below the dam at CJ Brown, Indian Lake or Acton? How far south would I need to travel to find water warm enough to be productive?
I also fish southwest ohio and generally start around mid March fishing deep points with structure close to the main channels. I have friends that are already catching fish deep, just got to dress warm and find them. In regards to traveling to find crappie, we are heading to Lake Weiss Alabama late March which is typically the start of the spawn, weather permitting of course. We also have a trip planned to Kentucky lake the second week of April. Generally, their spawn will be around the first two or or three weeks of April, again at the mercy of the weather. IF your wanting to find fish this time of the year shallow, your got to pack it up and head SOUTH. Good Luck this year!