You’ll know crappie are biting on Lake Dardanelle when you see stationary boats in open water from the Interstate 40 bridges.

Find and catch early-season crappie with this step-by-step guide to targeting spawning slabs from ice-out through spawn. In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over ...

The word is getting out: Missouri lakes are where it’s at. With the dog days of summer well in the rear-view mirror, fall is a perfect time to be on the water fishing and Table Rock Lake has been ...

For many bass fisheries across the country, the post-spawn is upon us. This means fish have made their beds, laid their eggs, and tiny little fry are beginning to hatch. The good news for anglers is ...

The Ozark Region of southern Missouri is known for its natural wonders, from caves and forests to river systems, lakes, and state parks. One revered outdoor wonder in the region, often referred to as ...

Where Do Crappies Go After Ice-Out? In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over deep holes because oxygen levels in the shallows are depleted. But as ice melts, oxygen ...