crappie time yet?????

[Crappie]

I wanted to know from the die hard crappie anglers is the willamette warm enough to get the slabs going yet? I usually fish around swan island area.

[FelonFinder]

There was an article in the Oregonian last year that indicated people caught them there year around. I caught two small ones in St. Paul this week. My partner caught one. It's slowly coming to life.

[Crappie]

Originally Posted by FelonFinder

There was an article in the Oregonian last year that indicated people caught them there year around. I caught two small ones in St. Paul this week. My partner caught one. It's slowly coming to life.

My brother and I and a buddy went out on swan island last night and gave it a try on the boat and my brother caught a little guy. We were fishing in about sixteen to twenty feet down. Unfortunatley my bro forgot his fish finder so we were just trying around pilings. We got back to the dock and there was a guy fishing he had a few one very nice one. So like you said I think there coming alive in the next week with warm weather.

[FelonFinder]

I'd like to try this area. Can you tell me how to get there? The article last year said a lot of trash is around the bank and in the water there. Thanks...

[Crappie]

Originally Posted by FelonFinder

I'd like to try this area. Can you tell me how to get there? The article last year said a lot of trash is around the bank and in the water there. Thanks...

This place is located off the I-5 just take the swan island exit you can only go west. Follow it all the way down the hill and stay in your far right lane it will take you to signs saying boat ramp. This area could use a good clean up, but I tell you there's alot of crappie and smallmouth bass. We went again last night and did alot better than the last time out. The dock had alot of action too. Good luck.

[pjclark4]

Originally Posted by Crappie

This place is located off the I-5 just take the swan island exit you can only go west. Follow it all the way down the hill and stay in your far right lane it will take you to signs saying boat ramp. This area could use a good clean up, but I tell you there's alot of crappie and smallmouth bass. We went again last night and did alot better than the last time out. The dock had alot of action too. Good luck.

What's the bait/lure of choice for the smallies on swan island??? I work about a half mile from the ramp and am considering bringing my pole for some post work fishin

[boomguy]

do you guys actually eat them out of the willamette!

[FelonFinder]

Thanks for the directions!

[fishonjon]

Stop! with the crappie talk! Just let me get through springer season first.

[FelonFinder]

At least you're not just stuck on sturgeon or crabs

[dragon67]

Is it time for tuna??

[Crappie Hunter]

I live in Central Oregon, and am not familiar with the Swan Island area. Is it on the Columbia or the Willy??????????

[dragon67]

it is on the willy

[thefishslayer]

Originally Posted by dragon67

Is it time for tuna??

[fishonjon]

Biggest crappie iv,e cought in this state was in fern ridge. 16 " 3 lb. april n may.