Not sure why, but crappie caught ice fishing lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Ken “Husker” O’Malley sent ...

Modesto Perez caught a good crappie from a southern Forest Preserves of Cook County lake to earn Fish of the Week.

Shallow flats that hold bait in spring will likely have pre-spawn crappie not far behind. Look for flats adjacent to the main lake, particularly on the northern side, which will warm up quicker.

The lack of power plant influences over Lake Sangchris water temperatures is expected to have an effect on the lake’s fish.

Eight-year-old Axel Angelow set a Minnesota state record with a 3-pound, 13-ounce black crappie caught on Cedar Lake.

LAKE CLAIBORNE – Crappie fishing has been best with some slabs caught fishing shiners or jigs in the deep channels. Bass are ...