As the temperatures heat up this spring, and the ice comes off the lakes, the crappies and panfish start to move shallow. So where do we go to fish these beauties? We move shallow too. I had the pleasure this weekend to get out on the Alexandria Lakes Area and chase some monster Crappie slabs in the shallows.

We were looking in the 4 to 6 foot range, in black bottom bays, near cattails or pencil reeds. Other key places could be feeder creeks or river systems flowing into or out off the lakes. The bite has been best during late afternoon and into the evenings on sunny days, when the water temperatures have been warmest. Minnows and small crappie jigs have been working best under bobbers.

As we got out on the lake around high noon we realized that we weren't the only boat out chasing fish. We set out to a black bottom bay, where we have gotten fish in years past. At first we didn't know much about what to use or how deep but as we soon found out the fish were up in the bay and they were in there thick. I would set the hook on one fish while my dad, and a few other friends were setting hooks on their fish too. It was one after another. We did this for a few hours

I would suggest to all those who have little ones to get up to the Alexandria lakes area, on vacation whether its for a day or a weekend. This is a great time to keep the kids involved in fishing as they will constantly be busy and reeling in fish and watching their bobbers. Not only will it be exciting for them but its a great place to spend some family time out on the water, where families can put their feet up and relax.

If anyone wants to get up for a fish trip or a getaway and/or want information about fishing or resorts in the Alexandria area. I will continue to write reports on where the hottest fishing bite is in the Alexandria Area on my website www.hhfishingguides.com and also on here with weekly reports.