Crappie

[Dave Clifton]

Which lakes are your favorite for crappie and why?

I like Deer creek. It's a hidden gem of crappie. The numbers are not huge, but when you find them you can score some big ones. While walleye fishing I have caught 15 inch crappie. Don't overlook the opportunity of catching a nice variety of species in one location. It is my favorite northern Utah body of water to fish. I haven't fished Lake Powell so I cant say it is my overall favorite. 
Gabe.

I thought deer creek was a unspeakable secret lol. Went last Friday with my tube, went to put on waders that were still sitting on my porch. So needless to say no crappie fishing was done.

Water is still chilly on Deer creek. I launched last week and after two hours my feet were numb. I really have never targeted crappie there, but have caught them accidentally chasing my favorite fish, the walleye. I may give them a targeted shot this year though while I wait for the post spawn walleye bite in June. 

Gabe I’d like to try and target crappie at DC also! Where do you think would be good areas to search? I’ve always thought way up the walls burg arm or maybe in the brush down near Charleston! Thoughts?