The crappie should be spawning soon. Maybe another week tops and they'll be in the shallows. Two weeks ago they were suspended over rock piles just outside the spawning grounds so they're waiting for the water temps to hit 60 before moving up. An all white crappie jig 2-3' under float is the ticket. There's plenty wood cover all around the lake that holds them. Look for old pilings in the north end. The night bite is always better then fishing during the day.

The bass have been up shallow for almost a month now:


I'd stay away from the bottom feeders as well. The lake gets a lot of storm water run off in the spring. The bass and crappie should be fine but I wouldn't mess with the perch or cats myself. Check around the mouth of the slough up north for cats to 12lbs. Cut perch, leeches, or worms work best.