In the summer months, as water temperatures climb, crappie typically move to deeper parts of the lake. This strategic shift helps them find cooler water and more abundant food sources.
Key Summer Crappie Locations
During the warmer parts of the year, crappie will primarily seek out specific deep-water structures. Understanding these areas is crucial for successful summer fishing.
- Creek and River Channels: These are prime locations. As the water warms near the surface, crappie descend into deeper creek and river channels within the lake.
- Cooler Water: These channels offer a more stable and cooler water environment compared to the shallower, warmer sections of the lake.
- Baitfish Abundance: Deeper channels often attract and hold a greater concentration of baitfish. This provides crappie with a consistent and accessible food supply, making these areas highly productive.
Anglers should focus their efforts on locating these deeper channels and submerged structures within them to increase their chances of finding crappie during the summer.
