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Washington Crappie Fishing - Like the Pros

by fishinghelper

Are you thinking of crappie fishing in Washington but you want to
know exactly how to do so successfully and like the pros? When we
think of crappie, all fishermen don't think of Washington first
but if you live in this great state, you may already know that
there are actually many great bodies of water for fishing for
freshwater crappie of all sizes. 
 
About Washington Crappie
 
Crappie are actually found in all of the continental states.
They are a member of the sunfish family and they enjoy
freshwaters such as ponds and lakes all over the country.
Depending on where in the world you are from, crappie are known
by many different names such as goggleye, bridge perch, paper
mouth and speckled perch. 
 
The state record for black crappie in Washington was caught from
Lake Washington and the state record for white crappie was caught
in the Columbia River at 
Burbank Slough. 
 
Types of Crappie
 
There are many different types of crappie and most all species
can be found in Washington. The two main classifications of
crappie are the white and the black. Black crappie, as the name
suggests is usually darker and they have seven or eight dorsal
spines and spotted sides. They are much more common in the
northern states like Washington and are usually found in deeper
waters such as river impoundments. 
 
White crappie are more commonly found in southern states but
some species are fished in Washington as well. They are lighter
in color than the black crappie and they have only six dorsal
spines. They may have eight or nine vertical bands on their
sides. They enjoy the calmer, quieter backwaters. Both types can
grow over five pounds but the average is more like one to three
pounds. 
 
Great Washington Crappie Waters
 
So now that you know about the great crappie that can be found
in Washington, are you wondering about the best bodies of water
to find them in? The great thing about crappie is that they can
be found in most any freshwater location. However, there are some
lakes and ponds that are especially known for having a lot of
crappie or record-sized crappie in them. 
 
Some Washington places known for great crappie fishing are:
 
  Alder Lake
  Banks Lake
  Franklin D Roosevelt Lake
  Lake Umatilla (John Day)
  Lake Wallula (McNary)
  Palmer Lake
  Potholes Reservoir
  Riffe Lake
  Spirit Lake
  Vancouver Lake. 
 
Washington will affect the type of techniques you use. Spring is
commonly the best time to fish for crappie, even in Washington.
They most often spawn at this time and they spend more time in
shallower waters. When you find a crappie hot spot this is the
ideal time to stay at it and fish as long as you can. 
 
In summer, it is best to fish for Washington crappie in the
morning or evening hours. You may need to fish deeper in the
waters, sometimes as far as 35-40 feet to find crappie. Try
fishing with live bait, crappie jigs and spoons.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is
committed to providing the best crappie fishing information
possible. Get more information on <a
href="http://www.askcrappiefishing.com/editorials/washingtoncrappiefishing.html">Washington
Crappie</a> here: <a
href="http://www.askcrappiefishing.com">http://www.askcrappiefishing.com/</a>

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