ArticlesBase.com - Free Articles Directory
Free Online Articles Directory
20.07.2008 Sign In Register Hello Guest
Email:
Password:
Remember Me 
forgot your password?


South Carolina Crappie Fishing - Where to Go and How to Catch Crappie

Author: Daniel Eggertsen Author Ranking Gold Featured Author | Posted: 22-05-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 93 | Rating:  (419) Article Popularity - Bronze (?) Got a Question? Ask.

The good news is, if you want to go crappie fishing in Sorth Carolina, you have an abundance of Lakes from which to choose. Crappie are very plentiful in North Carolina, and with a little know how and common sense, if you know where to look, you can fish for crappie all year long! Some of the great South Carolina crappie fishing lakes are:
Watertree Lake
Hartwell Lake
Lake J. Strom Thurmond
Lake Keowee
Lake Jocassee
Lake Marion
Lake Murray
Lake Moultrie
Lake Wylie
Richard B Russell Lake
Monticello Reservoir
Lake Greenwood

Lake Moultrie boasts the black crappie state record, and Lake Murray waters produced the state record white crappie, but in addition to these lakes, any stream, creek, river, or pond in South Carolina is also apt to have plenty of crappie as well. If you are looking for strictly black or white crappie, your target locations might vary slightly. Just remember that black crappie like to live in larger, deeper waters, while white prefer backwater areas that don't see as much action, and tend to be quiet.

You can catch crappie from the bank or a boat while still fishing, drifting, casting or trolling. It is generally agreed that the best time to catch crappie is during the spring spawn, and crappie tend to congregate in schools with cover nearby. Live bait seems to normally work best when fishing for crappie. Choose bait that looks like worms, minnows, insects, etc., and the crappie will tend to find you if you are anywhere near their normal habitat. Early dawn fishermen can usually find crappie close to the surface of the water, but as the sun begins to beam down on the water, the crappie will drop down to about ten feet deep. As the day progresses, and the sun gets higher, they will move even deeper, often twenty-five feet or even more. At sunset, they will again move to more shallow depths, and end the day on the surface. They do tend to return to the deeper water at night, and they sometimes feed during the night as well.

During the spring months, crappie are inhabiting the shallow waters that are suitable for their spawning, their primary food will be small crayfish and minnows, so if you fish the shallows using this type of bait, once you locate their schools, your catch should be plentiful. Remember, crappie move in schools, so if you catch one, there will be others nearby. Consider just drifting along in likely areas with a slow bait until you catch one crappie, marking the spot, and settling in for a productive day catching crappie.

During the summer months, crappie really respond to the heat, so fish start the day fishing shallow in the morning and evening hours, and move into the deeps during the heat of the day. The best baits during the summer months are crappie spoons and jigs and the live bait you find naturally in their waters.

In the fall, use live bait or crappie jigs and spoons, and dish in the more shallow areas, but as the crappie move as the day progresses, just fish a little deeper using spoons and jigs, and seek out structure.

Rate this Article: Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/south-carolina-crappie-fishing-where-to-go-and-how-to-catch-crappie-423002.html

Print this Article Print article   Email to a Friend Send to friend   Publish this Article on your Website Publish this Article   Send Author Feedback Author feedback  
About the Author:

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Get more information on South Carolina Crappie Fishing here: http://www.askcrappiefishing.com/

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Comment on this article Comment on this article
Your Name
Your Email:
Comment Body
Enter Validation Code: Captcha


Related Articles

Texas Crappie Fishing - Tips and Information for Catching Crappie in Texas
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Texas crappie fishing is an enjoyable experience, especially since the location has so many opportunities for outstanding catches.

Ontario Canada Crappie Fishing - Techniques, Tips, Locations
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Crappie fishing is an excellent way to spend your free time and there is no better place to do it than in Ontario Canada. There are many lakes, rivers and creeks located in this area in which you will find an abundance of crappie.

Top 5 Crappie Fishing Tips
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 18/04/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Are you an avid fisherman? Are you new to Crappie fishing or a long-time fan? Regardless of your experience level, there is a lot to learn about crappie fishing which can improve your skill and performance.

Crappie Fly Fishing - Can You Catch Crappie That Way?
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Are you a fan of fly fishing wondering if you can catch crappie that way? Or maybe you are an avid crappie fisherman and want to know of new methods and techniques for catching these favorite fish.

Washington Crappie Fishing - Like the Pros
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Are you thinking of crappie fishing in Washington but you want to know exactly how to do so successfully and like the pros?

Basic Tactics for Crappie Fishing
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/04/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Using jigs is quite possibly one of the best if not the most common tools for crappie fishing or at least one that goes on the end of the line.

Eufaula Crappie Fishing - The Bass Fishing Capital of the World
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Lake Eufaula is known to many as the bass fishing capital of the world and it's with great reason that the lake has become so very popular with anglers from all over the country. It's also famous for many other types of fishing as well.

Toledo Bend Crappie Fishing - Fishing Tips for This Area
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 23/05/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Located on the Texas and Louisiana state line on the Sabine River you will find the Toledo Bend River. It has a surface area of 186,000 acres and a depth of 110 feet making it the fifth largest man made lake found in the United Sates.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the dates for lobster season in ...
By: deanne noles | 12-07-2008
When are the dates for lobster season in islamorado florida for the year 2009?thanks

I need fresh bunker
By: Got Bait | 11-07-2008
I need to buy 200 fresh bunker a day. Where should I go?

What rigs for bait and lures are effective in ...
By: Jason | 10-07-2008
What rigs for bait and lures are effective in medium sized rivers?

What are your recommendations for the best lures ...
By: Jason | 10-07-2008
What are your recommendations for the best lures for Musky, Bass, and Pike?

How does gold look underwater as opposed to brass ...
By: Jason | 10-07-2008
How does gold look underwater as opposed to brass on fish lures?

What's the difference between the Zara Spook and ...
By: Jason | 10-07-2008
What's the difference between the Zara Spook and the Super Spook topwater lures?

Q&A Powered by:
Powered by Yedda 

Latest Sports and Fitness Articles

Thin Thighs Exercise Program
By: Richard Wooldridge | 19/07/2008
Have you ever looked at those gorgeous actresses and models and thought there's no way an average woman could ever look like that with those beautiful legs? Have you ever wondered how terrific it would be if you could sculpt a pair of sexy thin thighs like they all seem to have? Is it possible for the average woman to achieve that incredible shapely lower body that women and MEN dream about?

7 Lower Abdominal Workout Tips
By: Charles Inniss | 19/07/2008
Here are 7 tips to work your lower abdominal muscles.

Get In Shape Get That Fitness Routine
By: Amit Kheterpal | 18/07/2008
Fitness routine as most of us would understand is those fitness classes in the gym every day for one to two hours. This is the standard notion and it is correct to some extent as fitness is usually associated with working out.

Who Plays Online Bingo?
By: Simone Wright-Eddison | 18/07/2008
Whenever we think of bingo players, one image comes to mind. It might be our grandmothers and grandfathers in rocking chairs and canes socializing with people their age group while playing bingo games in a hot, stuffy and smoky bingo hall. Thankfully online bingo is gaining popularity which smashes the image...

Bingo 101: Getting to Know the Basics of the Game
By: Simone Wright-Eddison | 18/07/2008
Bingo is a game. More specifically it is a game of chance. In playing bingo, numbers are drawn and called out and you need to match the numbers called to your bingo card. Bingo cards are numbers in grids. There are 5 columns; each column represents one letter in the...

Stimulating the Mind: Healthy Benefits of Playing Bingo
By: Paul Eddison | 18/07/2008
We live in a society that is obsessed with staying and looking young. There are a lot of diets, dietary supplements and surgery out there in the market that promises to do that for us. So what is the connection between bingo and staying young? There must be a reason...

Strategies in Playing Online Bingo
By: Simone Wright-Eddison | 18/07/2008
We all know that bingo is a game of chance. In order to win a game, you have to be lucky to do so and rely less on your technical and mental skills. Playing bingo is quite simple. You just need to mark the called numbers on your bingo card and...

Learn the Bingo Lingo
By: Simone Wright-Eddison | 18/07/2008
As with any other game or sport, there are always certain words and terminologies that are coined by the players. These words will later catch on to other players and some of the words might even be used as a legitimate terminology to describe something that's related to the game. If...

More from Daniel Eggertsen

Night Fishing "Evening Secrets" For Slamming Fish At Night
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 16/07/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Following these evening and night fishing tips will yield more fish caught at night.

An Evening Secret For Using Science To Swarm And Catch Fish
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 09/07/2008 | Sports and Fitness
This article details how to use one of mother natures little biological secrets to create a feeding frenzy of fish so you can catch them.

Catfish Soap Bait Secrets - Sure To Bring The Best Catches
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Stories abound about bizarre, catfish bait 'secrets' sure to bring in the best catches of monster catfish, and though none seem more far fetched to the average person, it seems that catfish soap bait just might be a bizarre secret that works quite well.

The Secrets Of Catching Giant Catfish
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Catching large catfish is, like most other things, a function of knowledge. You need to understand your prey, their habits and idiosyncrasies. You also need to understand their environment.

Pennsylvania Walleye Fishing - The Many Places You Can Go
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
There are many major lakes and reservoirs found in Pennsylvania that are great for walleye fishing. This species of fish is very popular with anglers everywhere as they can be extremely challenging and their flaky white flesh is very tasty.

The Best Waters For Oklahoma Catfishing
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
It is common knowledge that Oklahoma boasts some of the finest catfish fishing in the United States. Taking advantage of just a little know how and a bit of good advice will have you catching a nice mess of catfish to fry up in no time at all.

Wyoming Walleye Fishing Hot Spots
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 19/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Freshwater fishermen and women love a good challenge and walleye is one of the many challenges they can face if they choose to try their hand fishing in the state of Wyoming.

Winter Fishing for Catfish
By: Daniel Eggertsen | 18/06/2008 | Sports and Fitness
Unfortunately, many anglers miss out on a wonderful opportunity to do some really great catfish fishing because they don't take advantage of fishing during the winter months.

Article Categories






Give Feedback

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below