The Black Crappie is a large sunfish. They can grow to 16” long and weigh up to 5 pounds but are usually much smaller. They live in warm water ponds, lakes, streams and reservoirs. They are schooling fish, so when you find one, others are sure to be close by. They are a very popular pan fish because they don’t have a “fishy taste"
Whenever traveling across I-20 in central Alabama we will stop here at the Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina for a few days of fishing. And, Black Crappie is the fish I covet. Easy to clean and cook and has a great taste, void of the fishy taste many other similar pan fish have.
I always carry an electric trolling motor and extra marine battery so I can rent Jon boats.
This park is always full whenever the NASCAR folks are racing at Talladega. There are at least four major fishing activities on this chain of water every year and the park will be loaded for each of them.
Here are some pictures of the park and the beautiful water areas. The Park store is well equipped and has everything needed for fishing including all sorts of bait, including crickets, worms and minnows. I think shiners are seasonal.
The link is active.
https://www.lakesidelandingrvmarina.com/