Duk creek crappie fishing

[Dhampt14]

Does anyone know what time the crappie spawn at duck creek lake in missouri. It's near puxico and also by mingo. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated

[jdmidwest]

It is shallow and warms up quicker than any other area lake.  Can't help you with a spawn date, I don't fish it for crappie.  But I catch some nice ones fishing for bass.

[josh_mcconkey1978]

They are very smart at Duck creek because of the really clear water. Make sure you downsize to 4 pound test line. You can catch them even in cold, along with pickerel and redear. With this lake, it is best to use natural colors. There is no need for yellow, pink, etc...problem with Duck creek is they also see you and are easily spooked. You may want to research fishing the local ditches. They have nowhere to hide and the water is stained more, and there are some monsters in them. There are two ditches near Neelyville, Coon Island that are excellent and easy to walk. I have seen some 14+ come from Duck Creek though. I think you just gotta fish and keep walking around, moving every couple minutes or use the paddle boats they offer. The crappie at Duck Creek really take off spawning before other places in the area. mid March they should already be goin nuts. go on cloudy days because they roam around more. when its sunny they spook there

[Haris122]

Can you bring a kayak to Duck creek ca?

[jdmidwest]

You can bring a bass boat if you want.  Lots of stumps.  Kayak or canoe is great unless wind kicks up.  Open area that is pretty shallow.  Catches alot of wind.