March crappie search... Where to start?

[84vinnie11]

Going to try and find some crappies tomorrow. Usually my fishing shuts down when season closes Feb. for pike. Looking for tips on where to target to find them? Lake I'm on is basically "snowman" shaped, 3 bowls with 4 points. Consistent drop offs throughout. Very clear, 15'+. Very weedy out to about 18' with max depths being around 40'.

I am aware a lot of holes will be drilled. Have marcum and camara to assist too. Have somewhat of a plan together but any advice is greatly appriciated!

[bbfenatic]

If you know where they spawn I'd start in the deepest basin closest to spawning area...if not there drill out of the basin at first break then continue into 10'. I am still finding them in the basin areas but they should start the migration soon, especially with all the warm weather and melt coming. With not much snow cover you may be able to find weeds greening up earlier this year and they will be there sooner rather than later so a 15' weed patch would hold them..just my two cents worth.

[Borch]

Given the winter with little snow the green weed edges and clumps have held good panfish all winter. If the basin doesn't pan out the weeds can be gold...

[mn86]

i too am still finding crappie in the deep soft bottom basins. peak hours seem to be the hottest bite. been having success with small crappie minnows under a drop shot rig.