Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes.

“We never thought about it being a record fish, but we knew it was a big crappie,” Teresa says. “We put it in a bucket with water and went back to fishing. But pretty soon, we decided to leave. We ...

“We never thought about it being a record fish, but we knew it was a big crappie,” Teresa says. “We put it in a bucket with water and went back to fishing. But pretty soon, we decided to leav ...

Crappie anglers who target their prey in the evening often catch suspended fish. This vertical migration of plankton is why crappies suspend in the evening. Bluegills will move up off the bottom ...

Axel Angelow, an 8-year-old from Fairbault, Minnesota, caught a hefty black crappie while fishing with his dad, Ryan Angelow, on Cedar Lake in October 2024. The fish measured 18 inches and weighed 3 ...

It began as many traditions do in Mississippi, with a group of friends, a fun idea, unusual weather and a fire on a cold winter's night. Plus, a giant fake fish. Of course, something went awry ...

It can be a little confusing as to how this works at the beginning of your Amphoreus journey, so to help get your rewards back as soon as possible, we've got a quick explainer on how to catch a ...

Bait Preferences Truffle Worm (preferred), Night Shrimp, and Weird Algae. Average Weight 1,200kg (range: 360kg–2,650kg). XP Reward 1,200 XP. Catching Difficulty-50% progress speed and erratic ...