Crappie fishing on Lake Texoma at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
The Spring crappie spawn at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge pulls in crappie fisherman from all over the North Texas and Southern Oklahoma regions. The spawning season for crappies begins in late March or early April in Texas. During this time, crappie will flood the shallows , waiting for that perfect water temperature. Water temperature typically needs to be above 57 degrees so they can spawn.
Crappie fishing on Lake Texoma
Crappie, black and white combined, are the most popular panfish in Texas. The crappie, is the third most preferred group overall, ranking behind only “bass” and “catfish.” Crappie are sought after by both bank and boat anglers, there is ample opportunities around boat slips and marinas for angler without boats.
Typically, minnows are the preferred bait, often producing monumental results when an aggregation is located, usually around submerged trees, boat docks, or other submerged structures. White crappie in excess of 4.5 pounds have been caught throughout various Texas waters.
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Best Crappie Fishing Lures For Fishing Lake Texoma
#1 ~ Marabou Jig For Crappie
Simplistic in design, the marabou jig is about as basic as they come. These jigs are responsible for more crappie in landing nets than other lures combined. Marabou jigs are versatile, allowing you to fish more places that other lures just simply can’t. A cheap crappie fishing lure, marabou jigs can be found at just about every tackle shop around Lake Texoma. With as affordable as these little jigs are, we suggest getting a few different colors and sizes.
Marabou jig sizes for Lake Texoma crappie
- Feather tail marabou jig sizes: 1/16 or 1/32 oz.
- Jig Colors: Chartreuse, White, Pink.
#2 ~ Solid/Hollow Body Crappie Tubes
Solid and hollow body crappie tubes are some of the most popular jig styles on the market. These lures while very simplistic, have been landing crappie in nets for years. Want an added kick to your lure? Hollow body crappie tubes allow you to insert scents, enticing the fish even more. The only downside to hollow body crappie tubes for bait is they don’t last as long as their solid counterpart.
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White/Black Crappie On Lake Texoma
Crappie, black and white combined, are the most popular panfish in Texas. The crappie group is the third most preferred group overall, ranking behind only “bass” and “catfish.” Crappie are sought after by both bank and boat anglers, there is ample opportunities around boat slips and marinas for angler without boats.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge has been a hotspot for crappie fishing over the years to both locals and out of towners.
Current Lake Texoma (white) crappie fishing record:
Weight: 3.23
Length: 15.50
Date Caught: Mar 9, 1995
Angler: William VanDer Giessen
