About when would it be? I'm thinking about spending a weekend at Granger Lake this Spring. I realize that nobody can predict the weather but generally, when do the Crappie get on beds and become active?

I would go with a sure bet, and wait until the build up a the full moon in March, through early April. Our crappie usually start spawning in mid February here at Cedar Creek, but cold fronts play a major factor that time of year.

So about March 14-16 should be pretty good because of the full moon?

Depending on water temperature, yes, it should be awesome. Ideally what you want is for warm temps during the week of the build up to the full moon.

I'm old school...
I always watch for the Mesquite trees to bud... (Mid March to April), but Lane is the professional, so ya better listen close...
Jigum

I was ALWAYS told when the dogwoods start blooming it is ON...and that WAS by our local PROFESSIONAL...as DW would say...HA, Top That!

pick a weekend when the water is 68 degrees, light wind,not post front.....or do what i do and catch them after the spawn... much easier.

i am lookin extra shallow when the dog woods bloom ....always have ....

+1

The first weekend in April is always good.

when the dog woods start bloomin you'll find me in the creeks and coves with my 9' and my waders on.

I'm sorry you just get to fish one weekend...

We've always waited for the Daffodils to bloom in the area. That's when the crappie and sandbass should be in the creeks. Fish ON!!

I'm more of a Bass guy but I like to fill the freezer with some Crappie. Plus I like to take the kids when the fishing is going to be good.