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What are some lakes in Michigan that have good open water crappie? We're looking somewhere closer than a 9hr drive to do some crappie fishing and make a few YouTube videos fishing with planer boards. I'm just starting to explore crappie this year, and know there are a lot of great lakes down south, but I'm sure there has to be a few good lakes in Michigan. Thanks!
What part of the state are you in
I'm in the thumb area
Though it is a couple hour drive from the thumb area, Houghton Lake is an excellent crappie lake. At 22,000 acres there is a lot of water to cover and plenty of room for everyone. Best bets are early in the summer, before the weeds get too thick.
Thanks, a couple hours is fine, I'm just trying to avoid a lot of 10 hour drives. I can't wait to get after them! If you see a yellow Ranger on the water, pull up and say hi.
holloway res. in lapeer county has some big crappie in it
If you decide to make a trip up to Houghton Lake, feel free to give me a shout and maybe we can meet up and I can point you in the right direction. I work in Houghton Lake, right next to the water. Actually look out on the lake 5 days a week. I was raised in the area and have spent many, many, years crappie fishing on Houghton lake. Good luck and feel free to give me a shout.
hey slabsrus, any clue as to why there are not many crappies in the canals these last few springs after ice-out?
Sounds good, thanks. When do you think it would be a good time to give it a try?Quote:
Originally Posted by slabsrus
hey slabsrus, any feedback?
NickD, anytime from now through the month of July is great for crappie on Houghton Lake. Especially if you are going to be trolling. Right now they are headed into the canals and spawning areas, but there are a lot of spawning areas on the main lake as well as in the canals.
xxxxx, I personally haven't had a problem finding them in the canals. I guess it depends on what canals you are speaking of and how soon after ice out. Depending on the canal, it could very well be as simple as they have been fished out. Also could be that they are not in yet, or have come and gone by the time you get there. A lot of factors could determine why you haven't been finding them. That's a tough one to say for sure, because as I said, I have not had a problem finding them. If you have questions about any specific canals, feel free to shoot me a private message and maybe I can help you out a bit more. I will actually be after the crappies on Houghton Lake next week and for the following couple weeks as well.