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Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals.

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May 2026 Cover

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Destinations

Dropping a 1/8-ounce jig in front of a desert reservoir slab crappie has been a specialty of Randy Howton. His love for crappie fishing and taking others out started after the passing of his father and many hours dedicated to perfecting his skills with live imaging sonar.

Arizona Crappie at a Distance

Dropping a 1/8-ounce jig in front of a desert reservoir slab crappie has been a specialty of Randy Howton. His...

A late-winter fishing trip on Arkansas’ DeGray Lake often produces big stringers of good-eating crappie for anglers like Keith Sutton and Alex Hinson.

Spring in the Ouachitas: DeGray and Greeson on Fire Story

CrappieNOW’s Top 10 Crappie Lakes for 2026

Anglers Needed for Florida Crappie Project Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Lake Hartwell: An Overlooked Crappie Destination Story and photos by Terry Madewell

Equipment

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

Action Glow Cups Action Glow Cups were created by a Utah angler with a mind for figuratively building a better...

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Targeting Postspawn Crappie from a Kayak

Senior writer Tim Huffman knows that small structural changes often attract slab crappie. That one-foot drop, that hidden ditch, that barely noticeable edge—that’s where big spring crappie like this stack up. Learn how to find them and you’ll catch more fish, plain and simple.

Crappie Basics: Tips for Shallow Spring Fishing

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Keeping Hypothermia at Bay

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Tackle

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

Action Glow Cups Action Glow Cups were created by a Utah angler with a mind for figuratively building a better...

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Targeting Postspawn Crappie from a Kayak

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Setup for Successful Springtime Slab-Hunting

Kim Burnett uses his flies he ties to catch big spring crappie.

Crappie Fishing on the Fly

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

Techniques

Match the Hatch

CN How To May 2026 Crappie Dan’s Playbook, Staging Crappie Pre Spawn

When crappie move from deeper water into creeks during early spring, they’re usually in that staging phase just before the...

Senior writer Tim Huffman knows that small structural changes often attract slab crappie. That one-foot drop, that hidden ditch, that barely noticeable edge—that’s where big spring crappie like this stack up. Learn how to find them and you’ll catch more fish, plain and simple.

Crappie Basics: Tips for Shallow Spring Fishing

Brad Chappel is a pulling expert who focuses on Mississippi lakes. His setup for pulling jigs is an efficient and effective way to pull.

Three Tactics for Non-Forward-Facing Sonar Crappie

Dropping a 1/8-ounce jig in front of a desert reservoir slab crappie has been a specialty of Randy Howton. His love for crappie fishing and taking others out started after the passing of his father and many hours dedicated to perfecting his skills with live imaging sonar.

Arizona Crappie at a Distance

Black crappie (top) and white crappie (bottom) may look similar, but their spring behavior isn’t the same. Water clarity and habitat often determine which species is most catchable.

When to Target Black Crappie Instead of White

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