Lake Blackshear is fishing very well right now, with water temperatures climbing into the mid-70s. Crappie are starting to transition into their summer pattern, moving out to trash piles in 15–20 feet of water. You can still pick up a few late spawners around deeper trees in 4–5 feet. A 1/32 oz jig head paired…
Summer on Lake Blackshear can feel confusing at first. One hour the lake looks calm and lifeless, then you see bait flicker, a bluegill pops on top, or a catfish rod folds over after dark. The difference is usually not luck. It is timing, depth, and knowing where fish slide when the water warms up.…
Crappie action is heating up on Lake Blackshear. The trees are on fire, and minnows under slip corks are producing fish in 3 to 4 feet of water. Bluegill and shellcracker are starting to turn on as well. Water temps are in the high 60s to low 70s. Dock shooting has been a little slow,…
The crappie bite is starting to pick up. Most of the fish we’re catching are around trees using minnows under slip corks. The action can slow down at times, which is normal this time of year as the fish move through their transition. We’re not catching big numbers yet, but the ones we’re landing are…
If you are wondering whether Lake Blackshear is worth targeting for crappie, the honest answer is yes, it can be very good. It is also the kind of lake where a small change in season, depth, or presentation can turn a slow day into a cooler-filling one. This post breaks it down the way most…