I know Clear Lake has been very popular for many years.

I think New Hogan was famous for big Crappie until they put Stripers in it.

Spring is a popular time for them to school up to spawn.

I think they like flooded trees and brush for cover along the banks.

When I worked at 'West Capitol Rod & Gun' in West Sacramento we sold tons of small "Crappie Minnows" this time of year for those who fished sloughs and Clear Lake.

I heard that they use to catch a Crappie, then put a bobber on it with a short piece of line and through it back in. It would go back to the school and you could follow them that way. I think it is illegal in some states.

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