Crappie-Bluegill Spoawn

[Bruce Tomaselli]

I just wondered if the crappie spawn has begun anywhere yet. Here in Central-Western, PA things won't get going until early April if I remember correctly.

[Jeffrey D. Abney]

We are just getting started in coastal North Carolina Bruce….out of the seven rivers I fish most often , I’ve checked two this week with surface temps between 52 and 57 degrees……even though the river I fished yesterday was a bit colder at 52, the males were already displaying a tuxedo…..added some pictures to show the color.

[Jeffrey D. Abney]

[Jeffrey D. Abney]

These were caught yesterday adjacent to the shallows….with the blood moon last week, our fish are wanting to push shallow.

[Jeffrey D. Abney]

[Bruce Tomaselli]

It's still a little early here in central, PA. My hope to to be able to post some pictures just like yours.