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Black Crappie

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Black Crappie
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How To Catch Them

Where: Willard Bay, Pineview, Quail Creek, Powell

Go-to rig: 1/16 oz marabou jig 2-6 ft under a bobber near structure

Best bait and lures: White/pink jigs, minnows under a slip bobber

Best time: Dusk into dark; spring spawn near brush

Twitch it, pause it - the bite is a soft 'tick.' Powell's spring crappie bite is elite.

Where To Catch Them (6 waters)

Lake Powell · Willard Bay · Pineview Reservoir · Quail Creek Reservoir · Sand Hollow Reservoir · Gunlock Reservoir

Quick Answers

How do you catch Black Crappie in Utah?
Go-to rig: 1/16 oz marabou jig 2-6 ft under a bobber near structure Best bait: White/pink jigs, minnows under a slip bobber
Where can I catch Black Crappie in Utah?
Lake Powell, Willard Bay, Pineview Reservoir, Quail Creek Reservoir, Sand Hollow Reservoir, Gunlock Reservoir.
When do Black Crappie bite best?
Dusk into dark; spring spawn near brush
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