hey does anyone fish lake vilbig in irving texas and is so how is the crappie fishing

Can't be much current help but I fished that lake for years from a Bass Buster before it was taken private by Centennial Homes. I caught lots of nice bass but did not try for Crappie. Back then I saw lots of people catching them but they were really small.

I had some good days bass fishing there but that was the early 80's so I probably would not even recognize it anymore...

The crappie bite stays steady now through the fall, especially for numbers. I catch my best ones by far in the winter.

When I was a kid we tore up the crappie in Vilbig lake. Of course that was 40 years ago. LOL

Where are the crappie... i fished for 2 hours and only caught 4
(Was fishing brush in 12 feet)

only for bass, pacertom if you read this will you pm me your #. old phone is in the vine.

Great for crappie if you know where the "holes" are. But since it is a private lake you have to know someone that lives on it to have access.
I lived on the lake from 1989-2002 and some years were better than others for crappie. A few 100 fish plus days!

Tips: Deep structure on the South-side in the winter and the bite is usually better in the evening from around 5:30 pm till dark.

Summer: Drifting minnows or trolling roadrunners on the southside of the penisula or focus on sharp drop offs in 10 -14 ft of water.

Don't let Bwood's status of "Greenhorn" fool you - he is the best on crappie & LMB on Vilbig! He knows that lake like the back of his hand! Plenty of "Hidden Spots" out there!

Here's some info. http://www.lakevilbig.org/

Appreciate the kind words cat, but you know I have much respect for your history here too.

Cats was a killer for 13 years here...You and your dad were the crappie/cat untouchables for years....thankfully, you've left us some wonderful brushpiles that still hold' em. Great tips given as usual.


Interested in any Lewisville bass tournaments???