Pre-spawn staging starts at 50-55°F at the mouths of spawning coves. Active bedding follows as water hits the trigger range. Spawn calendar pages cover crappie timing.
Spawn Timing & Fishing
What water temperature triggers crappie spawn?
Crappie spawn at 58-65°F, with peak bedding activity at 62°F. They typically spawn 1-2 weeks before largemouth bass in the same lake. Black crappie may spawn at slightly cooler temperatures than white crappie, but the species' spawn windows usually overlap.
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