ross barnett reservoir crappie Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for ross barnett reservoir crappie in United States
π Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
π€ Garyfishing in the fog was kinda eerie but cool! used some shiners and man did they work! pulled in 20 crappie, majority were keeper size. fog lifted just in time for a nice sunset, best day ever!
Report #2
π€ Ellayikes, heavy rain again but i braved it! didn't catch as much today, only 5 crappie, but the thrill of the chase kept me going. tried a new purple jig, flowed through the water nicely! fun day nonetheless.
Report #3
π€ Tomcloudy day and surprisingly calm. fished the shallows with a simple bobber and worm setup. snagged a few crappie, total of 8, but one was huge, like 2.5 lbs. gonna try this spot again! vibes were chill.
Report #4
π€ Jesswow, heavy rain made it tough today, but i didn't back down. had my lucky yellow jig and it paid off! caught 12 crappie, biggest was almost 3lbs. soaked to the bone but totally worth it!
Report #5
π€ Danovercast today and surprisingly good fishing! i was mainly using a white swim bait. got a solid 20 crappie, some nice keepers. loved the feel of the line tugging. made my day, can't wait to go back soon.
π Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at ross barnett reservoir crappie are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
π£ Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions