Crappie Fishing in Mississippi
Pomoxis spp.
Also known as: crappie, white crappie, black crappie, papermouth, sac-a-lait
Mississippi quick take
Mississippi crappie are a depth-and-fertility fishery, so pre-spawn channels and post-spawn brush are the two anchors of the pattern.
Max Length
53cm
Typical trophy size
Max Weight
2.7kg
Record class
Water Temp
54–75°F
Preferred range
Difficulty
2/5
Skill level
How to catch Crappie in Mississippi
Mississippi crappie are a depth-and-fertility fishery, so pre-spawn channels and post-spawn brush are the two anchors of the pattern.
Where to fish for Crappie in Mississippi
Prioritize Grenada, Sardis, Enid, and the other north Mississippi crappie reservoirs.
Target creek-channel turns, shallow spawning flats, brush piles, standing timber, and ledges nearest open water.
Use colder months to narrow fish into deeper channels and warm spring periods to track them shallower.
How to work the pattern in Mississippi
Spider-rig minnows or jigs across pre-spawn channel routes and spawning flats to intercept moving schools.
After the spawn, vertical fish deeper brush and timber instead of drifting the same shallow water all day.
Seasonal behavior in Mississippi
Late winter through spring is the biggest concentration window, summer suspends fish deeper on cover, and even winter can fish well when schools stack on channels and brush.