Crappie fishing on the Alabama Bass Trail? We hear that question often, and we’re here to tell you that you can catch more than just bass on the Alabama Bass Trail! Yes, the 13 lakes that make up the trail host a variety of fish in their waters, including crappie.

In the winter, crappie are abundant, so any angler can bring in quite the haul, no matter the temperature. Fish gather in schools during the colder months, making them easier to track and locate. They tend to stay in vegetated areas and under docks, and sometimes larger groups will gather in creek channels that stretch off the lakes.

Once you find a school of crappie, be sure to use the correct items to bring in the most fish. Anglers typically choose to use jigs or crappie-sized crankbaits along the creek channels and covered areas of the lake. Some prefer to troll over the schools. The method you choose will depend on the spawning season of the fish.

Weiss Lake is known as the Crappie Fishing Capital of the World, and people from all over the nation have pursued the sport there. With more than 30,000 acres of fishing and plenty of manmade structures to provide shelter for the fish, Weiss Lake offers a plethora of fishing options. The highs are in the mid-50s during the winter months, making your fishing excursion especially enjoyable.

It’s time to hit the trail and test out your crappie-fishing skills!