Utah Crappie Fishing
Crappie Waters In UT
All about fishing for black crappie.
Deer Creek Reservoir, East Canyon Reservoir, Lake Powell, Pineview Reservoir, Quail Creek Reservoir and Utah Lake are some of the larger lakes in Utah with crappie. Other lakes, rivers and ponds are potential crappie hang outs as well. Kids enjoy ice fishing for crappie.
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Top 5 Crappie Fishing Lures For Utah
Crappie jigs work well in water from 2' to 40' deep, and are the most popular artificial lure for crappie ever. When crappie are shallow, spinners, small crankbaits and underspins are the often very productive. As they move deeper, spoons are among the top producers if the crappie are active. Understanding the seasonal movements of crappie can enhance your chances of using these lures in the ideal locations.
Utah State Record Crappie
The state record black crappie was caught from Lake Powell.
Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in many Utah lakes. Crappie are known by many different local names. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch, slabs and speckled perch, are just a few.
Small jigs, live minnows, small spinners and other small lures will catch crappie. Use light line (six pound or less) and work the baits slowly - especially in cold water.
Crappie Fishing Basics
Check out crappie information, by state.
The life cycle of crappie.
The more you know about crappie, the easier it will be to locate and catch them in Utah lakes and rivers. Visit the crappie fishing page for details about their seasonal migrations.
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