Where to catch crappie near me

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**Crappie near Mexico City (early fall pattern) — quick game plan 🎣**

- **Where to look**: In urban lakes and reservoirs around Mexico City, target submerged trees, brush piles, docks, and weed edges along drop-offs. Use sonar if you’ve got it to pinpoint structure and temperature breaks. If you’re fishing from shore, start near boat ramps and piers where fish concentrate around cover.
- **When to fish (early fall)**: Mornings and late afternoons tend to be best as temps cool. Today in the area it’s around 66.4 °F with light rain and a gentle breeze (~7 mph), which can push crappie to hold close to cover after a light shower.
- **Depth and pattern**: In fall, crappie often school near structure from about 6–15 ft; they’ll move deeper as the day warms. Look for brush lines, drop-offs near creek channels, and shady edges along weedlines.
- **Rigs to run now**:
  - Lightweight bobber rig: 1/32 oz jig or live minnow with a small float, 1–2 ft of leader above the bait. Colors that pop in rain: chartreuse, pink, white-chartreuse.
  - Slow jigging setup: 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or soft plastics; vertical jig near cover or drag slowly along brush piles.
  - Live minnow rig: small live minnows on a size 6–8 hook under a float near structure.
- **Colors and baits for fall**: Chartreuse/white, pink/white, and black/chartreuse are reliable. Brighter hues help visibility in light rain. If you can swing live minnows, they’re hard to beat around dense brush.
- **Gear suggestions**: 6’6”–7’ light-action rod, 6–8 lb test line, jig heads 1/32–1/16 oz, plus a small tackle box with crappie magnets and a few floats.
- **Practical tips**:
  - Move slowly and cover water; when you locate a school, work it thoroughly.
  - Crappie love shade near cover on sunny fall days; be ready to switch to deeper pockets if they push deeper later in the day.
  - Have a light minnow setup ready for a quick bite when a pod pops up.

**Want quick, locally-relevant ideas? check these videos:**
- [Where Do Crappie Go In The Fall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuOEuXNnB_U)
- [Crappie Fishing Tips 101](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1PBGgUrRA4)
- [An Easy Way To Locate & Catch Crappie In 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3lP-H-CJM4)

**Tackle picks you can grab now**:
- [Leland's Lures Crappie Magnet Best of the Best Kit](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8TIQ9I?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Crappie Magnet Tackle Pack Kit](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7W5TZF?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Leland Crappie Magnet 2 Packs](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B84QWB1?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

If you’ve got a specific lake name near Mexico City, tell me and I’ll tailor the spots, depths, and exact cover to that water. Stay patient, stay sharp, and happy fishing! 🌟}

🎣 Mexico City

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