Taylorsville Lake Crappie 2019

Taylorsville Lake Crappie fishing has been fair to good for us this year depending on the weather and up and down water levels due to so much rain. Last outing was Monday 5/6/19 and we had 14 keepers (10.5"-12") of about 35 fish caught. Had to move around a bit. Caught most of them 10' deep close to 16-20' deep water. Used slip bobs with jigs and minnows. My fishing buddy caught a nice 16" Walleye which was a real surprise. Didn't know walleye were in Taylorsville. First ever caught from many years of fishing at Taylorsville. We also caught 14 bass of which all were undersize between 10-14".

Plan to go again Friday if the weather cooperates.

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Originally Posted by 29Catman

Taylorsville Lake Crappie fishing has been fair to good for us this year depending on the weather and up and down water levels due to so much rain. Last outing was Monday 5/6/19 and we had 14 keepers (10.5"-12") of about 35 fish caught. Had to move around a bit. Caught most of them 10' deep close to 16-20' deep water. Used slip bobs with jigs and minnows. My fishing buddy caught a nice 16" Walleye which was a real surprise. Didn't know walleye were in Taylorsville. First ever caught from many years of fishing at Taylorsville. We also caught 14 bass of which all were undersize between 10-14".

Plan to go again Friday if the weather cooperates.

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First off -- :welcome to Crappie.com

Actually, those aren't Walleye .... they're Saugeye (Walleye/Sauger Hybrid) and they've been stocked in Taylorsville for a few years now. I've caught two small ones and my fishing buddy caught one around 20" on our last trip there. Not sure of exact length because it was longer than my Gator Grip Golden Rule measuring board by a couple inches. Here it is, pictured in a 34qt Gott Cooler.

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Several other members have reported catching them in that size range, as well.

Thanks for the report !! Good usable info without going into specific location detail ... appreciate that !! (and it keeps the meat hog trolls from swarming that location)

Yep, like this one!
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Sounds like a good day, ive also caught several of the Saugeye this year. God Bless

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Nice report. Slip float fishing is still one of my favorite ways to catch crappie! And those saugeye sure do eat good!


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And welcome to Crappie.com!!!


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Thanks for the reply and welcome. Good fishing to you.

Hey, thanks for the information. Yes, it looked just like your photo. They are great eating just like crappie on only better. Good fishing man.

Great story and great eating right there

Did you make it out on Friday ?? I started to, but the forecast held me back. May try Mon or Tues :dono

I went out Friday morning and had pretty good luck in the areas stated above. Also caught a blue cat up close to the bank with a 12’ bnm pst and that was fun.


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Didn't make it out Friday. Weather didn't look that great. Plan to try again maybe Tuesday. Weather forecast looks decent.

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Didn't make it out Friday. Weather didn't look that great. Plan to try again maybe Tuesday. Weather forecast looks decent.

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Yeah, I'm kinda leaning towards Tues, myself. That is IF I can turn my sleep pattern around a bit. The results of ~40yrs of night shift work hasn't been changed much after only 6yrs of retirement. :Doh:
But, being retired .... if I don't make it on Tues, there's always Thurs :biggrin