i have been fortunate to go to many of the places mentioned by these guys in this post. actually just got back from mountain home arkansas a couple wks ago. norfork lake and bulls shoals all within 30 min drives and they are 2 of the most beautiful lakes you will ever see. crystal clear water you can see 20 feet down in. not sure bout the crappie fishing on these lakes i have not fished them just went for the scenery. however the white river runs out of bull shoals and it is the clearest coldest water you will ever see and the trout fising is top notch. i also make several trips a yr to mississippi and to big sandy area of tennessee. my grandpa had a place in water valley on enid lake in mississippi and its a nice little community (mostly retired folks). price is very affordable and you are within 3 min of a world class fishery and grenada lake is only 20-30 min away. big sandy area is also beautiful country and the fishing is second only to mississippi in my opinion. good thing bout big sandy you can keep more than 15 fish. but 15 sippi fish will fill just as any ziplocs