Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Black Crappie

I'd get some crappie minnows (ideally fatheads or small golden shiners) and try fishing near that pine tree. Crappie like to feed up, so I'd start with the minnow about 2' below the float. If no takers in 4-5 minutes, change the minnow and raise the bobber another 6" to a foot. Keep that system up until the minnow is 7' below the bobber. If still nothing, try the same system, but move around the pond.

You can speed up the process if you use multiple rods with the minnow set at multiple depths.

It's critical to use a lively minnow. If it gets tired and lifeless, change it. Minnows should be about 2"-3" long.