Black Crappie · Summer
Black Crappie Fishing in Summer: Depth & Best Times
In summer, black crappie typically hold 10-20 ft deep and feed most actively at dawn and dusk. Computed from our bite model, not an eyewitness report.
This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
Free — no account, no appBest bite windows for black crappie in summer
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
- Peak: dawn
- Peak: dusk
Depth and temperature
- Typical depth
- 10-20 ft
- Preferred water temperature
- 72-77°F
- Catchability vs open-water peak
- 100%
Frequently asked questions
What depth do black crappie hold in summer?
In summer, black crappie typically hold 10-20 ft deep.
What water temperature do black crappie prefer?
Black Crappie are most active in water between 72-77°F.
What time of day are black crappie most active?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.