Crappie Fishing Trip in Texas
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
56 hour crappie fishing adventure on Lake SomervilleAll fishing equipment and tackle provided by captainPrivate trip for two guests maximum
Lake Somerville sits right in the heart of East Texas, and if you're looking for some solid crappie action, this is your spot. Our top-rated 5-6 hour fishing trip puts you and one buddy right where the slab crappie like to hang out. You'll be working with an experienced captain who knows every brush pile, creek channel, and timber line on this 11,460-acre lake. We're talking about a customer favorite trip that gets you away from the crowds and into fish that actually bite.
This isn't some rushed half-day deal where you're checking your watch. You get a full 5-6 hours to really work the lake and dial in what the crappie want that day. Your captain shows up with everything - quality rods that won't fold on a nice fish, reels that actually work when you need them, and a tackle box full of jigs, minnows, and whatever else is producing. The boat's set up specifically for crappie fishing, with plenty of rod holders and a livebox to keep your catch fresh. Lake Somerville's got structure everywhere - old roadbeds, creek channels, standing timber, and brush piles that hold fish year-round. Your guide knows exactly where to start based on the season and conditions, whether that's working shallow spawning areas in spring or hitting deeper structure when it's hot.
Crappie fishing here is all about presenting the right bait at the right depth. Your captain's got an arsenal of 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jigs in every color that works on Somerville - chartreuse, pink, white, and those deadly two-tone combinations. Live minnows are the go-to when the bite gets tough, and we're talking about hooking them right so they stay lively in the water. You'll be working brush piles with a slow, methodical approach - drop your bait down, feel for the structure, and work it just above the cover where crappie suspend. Spider rigging is huge on this lake when conditions are right, letting you cover water with multiple rods until you find the active fish. The electronics on the boat show you exactly what's down there - the brush, the fish, and the thermocline that crappie follow throughout the year.
Crappie are the stars of Lake Somerville, and these aren't your typical skinny lake fish. We're talking about genuine slabs that average 12-14 inches with plenty of fish pushing that magical 15-inch mark. Spring is absolutely world-class here when crappie move shallow to spawn - typically March through May when water temps hit that 58-65 degree sweet spot. They stack up in coves, around fallen trees, and along creek channels where you can literally catch them one after another. Summer finds them relating to deeper structure, often 12-20 feet down around the old creek channels and roadbeds. Fall brings another hot bite as they fatten up for winter, and even cold months can produce if you're willing to work deeper and slower. What makes Lake Somerville crappie special is their fighting spirit - these fish have room to grow and plenty of shad to feed on, so when you hook one, it actually pulls back. The lake record crappie here weighed over 3 pounds, and fish in the 2-pound range show up regularly for anglers who know where to look.
Look, crappie fishing trips like this book up fast, especially during the best bite windows. You're getting a renowned captain, quality gear, and access to some of the most consistent crappie water in Texas. Pack your own snacks and drinks, bring a cooler for your catch, and get ready to actually catch fish instead of just hoping. Lake Somerville delivers the kind of crappie action that keeps anglers coming back year after year. This is your chance to experience what real Texas crappie fishing is all about - book your trip with Backwood Bandits Outfitters and see why this lake has such a solid reputation among serious crappie fishermen.
This well-equipped motorboat is your ticket to productive crappie fishing on Lake Somerville's productive waters. Built for serious anglers, she comes loaded with a top-notch fish finder to locate those schooling crappie, plus GPS navigation to mark your hot spots for future trips. The onboard radar keeps you safe when morning fog rolls in across the lake. You'll appreciate the multimedia system for entertainment during slower periods between bites. The boat comfortably handles two anglers with plenty of room to work your jigs and minnows around the lake's submerged timber and brush piles where crappie love to hide. Her stable platform makes it easy to land fish and move around while casting to different structures. Perfect for those long days chasing slabs in Texas waters.
Brenham, TX