Light spinning combo
RodCasts small jigs and handles light line around brush.
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First Cast species profile
Crappie
Pomoxis species
A schooling panfish that stacks around brush, standing timber, bridge columns, docks, and creek-channel edges.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for Crappie is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Crappie yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Use depth changes, brush, bridge shade, and bait activity to pick a starting depth.
Brush pilesStanding timberBridge columnsCreek channelsDock shade
Regulation card
Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2025-2026What to throw
Live minnow, Tube jig, Small swimbait and Crappie jig, Slip float rig around Brush piles, Standing timber, Bridge columns.
FreshwaterBrush pilesStanding timberBridge columnsCreek channels
Recommended setup
Light or medium-light spinning rod, 4-8 lb line, small jig or live minnow rig.
Crappie jig
LureSimple depth-control bait for timber, brush, docks, and bridges.
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Slip float rig
RigKeeps minnows or jigs at the target depth.
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