When Do Crappie Spawn? Crappie spawn in the spring. During the spring, crappie move from their deeper water lies to shallow breeding areas. Spawning activity starts when temperatures approach 10C (50F) – 15C (60F). Activity increases as the temperature does, with peak breeding activity around 20C (68F). The onset of ideal temperatures vary year to … Read more
Crappie are an ideal fish species to target by fly fishing, and it’s honestly surprising you don’t see it more often. They are an extremely popular panfish, and are typically targeting on ultra-light spinning gear. The lures used for crappie fishing often look suspiciously like flies that we fly anglers use all the time. An … Read more
Ottawa offers some great fishing. There’s a large variety of fish species that make their home in the cities waterways, many in the heart of downtown! If you’re interested in fishing in Ottawa, I’ve listed below all the commonly targeted species in the Ottawa area, in addition to some not-so-commonly targeted species that swim in … Read more