Covers crappie, bass, bluegill and catfishing conditions on reelfoot lake in tennessee. Owner jeff smith of crappie magnet with kris mann at grizzly jig show 2019 duration. For reelfoot lake s ronnie capps and steve coleman, it doesnt get much better than this. And most of the activity takes place in shallowest water you can fish. How to find and catch white crappie with reelfoot lakes billy blakely. Reelfoot lake is wild, stumps everywhere in the water.
Catching crappie at reelfoot lake the real deal day 2. Even though we didnt catch as many as wed hoped, we had a blast and cant wait to go back. Until 2003,reelfoot was the worlds only legal commercial fishery for crappie, a species of sunfish, which was served in restaurants near the shore. A recent study found reelfoot supports 1,250 pounds of fish per acre, including forage, rough and gamefish. Black and blue jigs are a staple, as well as jigging. Catching crappie at reelfoot lake the real deal day 3. But, there is a best way to do things and guides always. Fishing guide billy blakely tells the story of the geological events along the. The lake encompasses 25,000 acres 15,000 of which are water and harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird, as well as th. Download today to access park details and maps with or. Tucked away in the northwest corner of the state, reelfoot lake offers the best crappie, bluegill, and bass fishing in the south in that order. Prime winter fishing at reelfoot lake in west tennessee.
Fishing packages blue bank resort on reelfoot lake. He fishes out of buchanan resort in the tn portion of ky lake. Fishermen come from all over the world to enjoy fishing at reelfoot lake. Ronnie capps is known as the worlds best crappie angler, and he showed us why when we joined him for a day on reelfoot lake in tough windy conditions. Reelfoot is a beautiful lake, very unique, great people, awesome food, and hospitality. Jordan lake is one of the best crappie lakes in the usa. The shallower water cools down faster and the crappie and starting to feed. Reelfoot lake is rated as the best crappie fishing lake in tennessee and the mid west to the south east none better day in and day out. This is a great technique for fall or spring fishing. Welcome to kincades guide service jon kincade has been hunting and fishing reelfoot lake since he was a young boy.
Billy blakely says to bet on black crappie yearround at reelfoot lake editors note. Catching crappie at reelfoot lake the real deal day 1. Crappie fishing reelfoot lake, easter weekend 20, josh gowan and chippy chipman duration. Its ridiculous and the only reason i hate the lake. Get an update report on fishing at reelfoot lake tennessee map of reelfoot lake. If you had a couple of hours like that, ill bet youd agree with me. Jigging and pitching under piers for black crappie at reelfoot lake, tn. Steve will guide for almost anything that swims in ky lake. Created by a violent earthquake in the early 1800s, this flooded area is now one of the most fertile and productive lakes in the u. Crappie fishing tips that work how to find and catch crappie prespawning crappie coming soon. There will be a crowd of crappie anglers at reelfoot in spring. Crappie fishing for black crappie at reelfoot lake, april 12, 2014 youtube see more.
Come join the best family orientated fishing website on the internet. Being a crappie fishing novice i just figured you go out there and throw out a lure and catch some fish. On any trip to reelfoot lake, be sure to check the local regulations, and have proper safety equipment. Reelfoot lake crappie fishing 2016 destinationcrappie. Jan 23, 2014 crappie masters tournament on reelfoot lake.
Keep all of this in mind as you fish for crappie on reelfoot lake and you will have a great experience each and every time you go. Here is the ultimate reelfoot lake map, located in tiptonville tennessee from reelfoot. There are both white and black crappie available and they grow big in these waters. This reelfoot lake map features structure, boat ramps, gps points, and fishing info.
As the weather ranges from chilled to frigid, take this time to go to reelfoot lake in tiptonville, tennessee, about 2 hours north of memphis, so you can find your favorite fishing spot for crappie. Apr 22, 20 crappie fishing on reelfoot lake crappie the reelfoot way. You really have to know where the stump fields are and where they are not. Reelfoot lake state park is located in the northwest corner of tennessee and is noted for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Folks today we fish with live minnows under a bobber. If youre going for bass fishing try the washout or kirbys pocket. How to find and catch white crappie with reelfoot lake s billy blakely. Reelfoot lake is a sportsmans paradise, and the fishing tips and hunting strategies in this ebook can be used most anywhere in the country to catch more and. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including sucker, carp, panfish, gar, warmouth, flathead catfish, crappie, bullhead, white bass, yellow bass, pickerel, bowfin, breambluegill, rock bass, largemouth bass and catfish here. Crappie fishing how to make a crappie stake bed by crappie101dotcom. Light spinning or spin casting gear is another crappie fishing option to consider. The crappie are beginning to fill their stomachs in anticipation of the upcoming winter months. Has anyone ever been to reelfoot lake and if so could you give some info on the lake and how to fish it.
Fishing tournaments additional fishing tournament information may be obtianed by contacting the following. Strike king red chartreuse, black chartreuse reeling slow like stop and go. Yeti m30 hopper with brandon palaniuk summertime crappie fishing. The lake encompasses 25,000 acres 15,000 of which are water and harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird, as well as the golden and american bald eagles.
How to catch crappie in march and april with billy blakely. He has drawn on generations of hunting and fishing experience that has been handed down to him over the years. And when the wind blows, no lake offers more wind protected areas than reelfoot, especially the upper blue basin. Black jack pocket hunting club and guide service on beautiful. Reelfoot in a somewhat shallow lake and you can often determine the location of the crappie by reading the activity on the surface of the water. Crappie fishing on reelfoot lake, catching black crappie vertical jigging shallow cypress trees. Mar 11, 2016 the lake has both the black and white subspecies of crappie, but in march the best bite is for the black.
The lake is known well for its bluegill fishing, but that is largely in april and especially in may. Reelfoot lake crappie fishing methods from reelfot guide jackie van cleave. But, dont worry, theres plenty of room for you to get away to yourself. After the vague fishing report yesterday, we just wanted to let everyone know that its a prime time for crappie fishing on reelfoot lake. March is the month for tennessees reelfoot lake crappie. Reelfoot lake in the northwestern corner of tennessee, near hornbeak, tennessee, about 2miles from the mississippi river, is one of the mostproductive crappie fishing lakes in the nation. Secondly you really need to fish in a stealthy manner when fishing reelfoot. Big black crappie of spring reelfoot lake tnkrappie kings s2 eps07 duration. Reelfoot is the only large natural lake in tennessee, and gives its name to lake county, tennessee, in which it is located.
Many visitors come to try their hand at crappie fishing. Advertising reelfoot lake fishing report april 11, 2017 crappie spawningprime time for panfishermen jackie waynes. Eagle nest resort reelfoot lake is stocked with plenty of trophy fish such as crappie, catfish, bass. Reelfoot lake crappie fishing methods with guide jackie van cleave when crappie fishing with veteran guide jackie van cleave, i got to see just exactly how its supposed to be done. Fishing here at reelfoot lake can be a awesome experience that you will want to return to again and again.
Crappie fishing for black crappie at reelfoot lake, april. Jan 18, 2008 i hate the lake personally but you can catch some real nice fish there. My choice would be kentucky lake, bring your boat, hire a crappie guide, then crappie fish, or bass fish the other 3 days. Me and some family are going there for a few days at the first of may im a big bass fisherman but im afraid they will be on the beds then i might have to fish for something else any info would be great thanks. Mullet man light hair jigs for crappie, barrel sinker rig for one pole fishing crappie masters pre tournament talk grenada mississippi quickbite tips. We just returned from our fall trip to reelfoot lake, tn, and the crappie bite is heating up as i type this article. Black jack pocket hunting club and guide service on beautiful reelfoot lake, tennessee. Last weekend the duo captured the cabelas crappie usa classic at patoka lake near jasper, indiana for their fifth national crappie title. If you had a couple of hours like that, ill bet youd agree with. Reel foot lake crappie with jackie vancleave youtube.
Tips for crappie fishing on reelfoot lake ask crappie. The good news about catfishing at reelfoot is you can putout yoyos mechanical fishermen, and theyll be catching catfish, while youre fishing for crappie, bass or bluegills. Big black crappie of springreelfoot lake tnkrappie. Crappie fishing videos with tips lake fishing techniques. Mike and i met up at reelfoot lake and did some fishing. Jun 12, 2018 ronnie capps is known as the worlds best crappie angler, and he showed us why when we joined him for a day on reelfoot lake in tough windy conditions. Crappie fishing on reelfoot lake crappie the reelfoot way. If you found crappie fishing videos interesting, share it with a buddy and comment below. Krappie kings season 1 eps 1on this episode karl hooks up with long time friend jackie wayne vancleave and fishes for slab white crappie on reelfoot lake in tn. May 15, 2010 there are two keys to fishing reelfoot lake. Grenada lake, grenada, ms download results top ten robert.
Crappie fishing on reelfoot lake crappie crazy crappie. Anglers catch crappie there yearround in large numbers. Being illprepared can ruin an otherwise memorable trip. The result created a picturesque lake on the kentucky tennessee border. I considered it excellent fishing, but jackie called it good. Ive been catching black crappie in duck holes casting with float and jig 116oz. Reelfoot lake is covered by the ridgely, tn us topo map quadrant. Google image result for reelfoot lake beautiful catch. Theres no better spot than the blue bank resort to enjoying all that reelfoot lake has to offer. Advertising reelfoot lake fishing report april, 2015 crappie head shallow spawning phases continue jackie waynes back with another fishing report on reelfoot lake. On this episode, we travel to hornbeak tn in early march and hook up with our good friend jackie wayne vancleave on reelfoot lake three. Crappie fishing for specks at reelfoot lake youtube. Reelfoot lake crappie fishing blue bank resort duration. Several boats reported catching nice size crappie, some 2 lbs or more.
Reelfoot lake state park, located in the northwest corner of tennessee, is one of the greatest hunting and fishing preserves in the nation. Crappie fishing reelfoot lake, tennessee slabs youtube. Crappie fishing on reelfoot lake crappie crazy crappie fishing. They get real thick in places and youre guaranteed to hit them. Crappie fishing how to fillet a crappie 1 of 2 by crappie101dotcom. Indian mounds of reelfoot lake tennessee uncharted youtube.
Well, be safe and have fun and if you need me for a guide call 7314319700 gone fishing jackie click here for archived reelfoot lake fishing reports. Please visit lake fishing techniques to see what else sparks your interest. Crappie masters youtube renewable fuels association national corn growers association. Back then, commercial crappie fishing was still legal, the average crappie size was 6 to 8.
Big black crappie of springreelfoot lake tnkrappie kings s2 eps07. Crappie are biting at the north upper blue basin in shallow water. A good place to begin your search is on the northwest side of the lake, around the old duck holes. For kentucky lake contact the paris henry county chamber of commerce or the camden benton county chamber of commerce. Top 10 tennessee, united states fishing charters for 2020.
Fishing report reelfoot lake reelfoot lake sportsmans. Got the pleasure of fishing with tony hughes who won the lucas oil american crappie trail national. The fishing is very good all year round in this lake. How to catch crappie on reelfoot lake ask crappie fishing. Catching huge crappie on grenada lake, ms with brandon fulgham from grenada lake crappie guides crappie fishing with minnows clarks hill lake huge 17inch crappie on grenada lake, ms youtube see more. Crappie fishing reel foot lake with homras guide service. The lake encompasses 25,000 acres 15,000 of which are water and harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird, as well as the golden and. In what could be called one of the best runs in years in tournament fishing, matthew and father. Reelfoot is one of the smaller fishing lakes in tn 12,000 acres, but it boasts the biggest reputation. March, crappie are biting at the north upper blue basin in shallow water. The weather was great for one day then it went to pot, so i only got one day of fishing there and had to cancel my trip to ms at lake sardis. The area is popular for recreational boating and fishing.
Boyettes resort has a strong relationship with some of the best guides available at reelfoot lake. The predominant forage in the lake are minnows and threadfin shad. Steve has been guiding customers for almost 30 years. Register and i will offer you a free decal plus a lot less ads too help by becoming a supporting member. Reelfoot lake in the northwestern corner of tennessee, near hornbeak, tennessee, about 2miles from the mississippi river, is one of the mostproductive crappiefishing lakes in the nation. If you already love crappie fishing and are looking for a great opportunity to get into some big ones or some solid numbers in a beautiful setting, reelfoot lake is hard to beat. February crappie fishing in louisianausing one of my top. To get the full how to catch crappie on reelfoot lake article youll need to download ita here. Reelfoot in the fall is a must crappie crazy crappie fishing. Sure the weather always has input into catching fish at reelfoot lake the same as all lakes plus you got to know how to fish. You may have some time left in this spring season but even if not, theres plenty of other great fishing there year round thats worth a look. Crappie fishing with a bobber and live minnows youtube. He will take you fishing for crappie, bass, bluegill and stripes white bass. Although not recommended except for the most experienced, local fishermen have taken nice catches out of the lake on days when the wind approached 30 miles per hour, just by fishing the ditches and heavy timber.
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