Best Tips for Winter Crappies on the Fly

Writing in Florida Sportsman,
Good weather for crappie is often bad weather for other Florida activities. They are prompted to vigorous action by cooling lake and air temperatures, fresh winds predominantly from the north or west, and skies so cloudy that they look like a crappie’s body. So, while Estero-based freshwater fishing guide Debbie Hanson said she has seen clients land crappie in May and June, my preparedness begins as Thanksgiving approaches and continues into March.

December 2, 2025 