Minnows fished with bobbers near the brush can produce crappie and bonus fish, such as white bass and channel catfish. Ice fishing for crappies cannot only be very productive, but also a good way to prevent cabin fever. Early and late winter offer the best action. Look for crappies to hang out in about 15 feet of water near the old creek channel. Much like open water, crappies are generally found suspended, and it may be necessary to experiment at several depths until they are located.
Small minnows are the most common wintertime bait.
The number of fish harvested will depend upon wind conditions, depth occupied by the crappie, and water clarity. Start searching where all of the above conditions will be at their best. A few examples of good crappie fishing areas include the face of the dam, points and bays of Honey and buck Creek, and the timber areas of Crappie Cove and Bridge View. White bass are caught on a variety of spoons, jigs and plugs. Watch for schools of these aggressive fish to break the surface as they feed.