If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you know with spring come fantastic opportunities to grab your fishing gear and get out on the water again. This is especially true if you live in Ohio, where you’ll find great crappie fishing. But where should you go? Fairfield-area residents look to Hamilton Bait & Tackle for everything they need for a successful fishing trip, including supplies, rods, and insider tips. Here, they list three places to go for the best crappie fishing in Ohio. Places to Bring Your Fishing Gear: Where to Find the Best Crappie Fishing in Ohio

 Sandusky Bay

Fishermen looking for a high-volume catch will be pleased to find there is a surplus of crappies in Sandusky Bay. In fact, some fishermen have successfully caught more than 100 crappies in a single day on the water here. If you’re more interested in the size of the fish you’ll bring home, Sandusky Bay will not disappoint. While the average crappie is about 10 inches, the fish in this area average around 16 inches. The lake is shallow, which allows it to warm up faster and makes it an ideal breeding place for crappies.

Delaware Lake

Variety plays a significant role for many fisherman, which is why so many of them head to Delaware Lake in search of a successful crappie fishing day. Delaware Lake consistently offers both black and white crappies, especially along the lake’s southern half in the spring. As the weather continues to heat up, fish are known to move higher into the shallows, encouraging fishermen to move up to the northern half of the lake instead. This lake offers both easy catches and more challenging endeavors, with steep drop-offs and over 21 miles of shoreline.

Alum Creek Lake

If consistency is what you’re looking for in the perfect fishing day, Alum Creek Lake is a great option. With 70 miles of shoreline to explore, crappies have plenty of room to make their homes in the shallow flats and coves around the lake. Experienced anglers know to look within the fallen trees along the steeper bank of the lake, as they often house larger crappies that pose an interesting challenge to find and are impressive to bring home.

Other nearby lakes that are ideal for crappie fishing.  To the west there are Hueston Woods State park and just over the Indiana border is Brookville Lake.   Heading east you can find crappie hot spots at Rocky Fork Lake or Paint Creek. Lastly, about 60 miles south of Hamilton is East Fork Lake.

If you’re an avid angler in the Fairfield, OH, area and are in the market for high-quality fishing gear before crappie season, pay a visit to Hamilton Bait & Tackle today. Visit them online or give them a call at (513) 869-2248 to learn more.