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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes.

The Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina offer excellent crappie fishing with the coming of spring. They aren't the biggest ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

Catching crappie in the spring is as sure a thing to some as the return of the sandhill cranes. These scrappy fighting fish ...

So it's no surprise fishing in these freshwater creeks ... However, they are also extremely effective for striped bass, catfish, crappie, freshwater drum, and other species.

Small-time anglers have sold crappies, perch and other small freshwater fish commercially in the state for decades, but Vermont is rare in allowing the practice.

An unexpected catch during a fishing trip reveals the freshwater drum, a unique North American species. Often overlooked, ...

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or ...

Doing it more than once is proof of some serious fishing prowess. But crappie angler Ross Gomez completely defied the odds ...

Annual and multiyear fishing licenses are valid from the date of purchase until the expiration date printed on the license. This youngster shows off the crappie that qualifies for Fish Ohio status.