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White Crappie · Summer

White Crappie Fishing in Summer: Depth & Best Times

In summer, white crappie typically hold 10-20 ft deep and feed most actively at dusk and night. Computed from our bite model, not an eyewitness report.

This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.

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Best bite windows for white crappie in summer

White Crappie feed most actively at Dusk and Night, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.

Depth and temperature

Typical depth
10-20 ft
Preferred water temperature
77-83°F
Catchability vs open-water peak
100%

Frequently asked questions

What depth do white crappie hold in summer?

In summer, white crappie typically hold 10-20 ft deep.

What water temperature do white crappie prefer?

White Crappie are most active in water between 77-83°F.

What time of day are white crappie most active?

White Crappie feed most actively at Dusk and Night, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.

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