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The marina property, which includes a beach, boat slips, a bait shop, a crappie house and the bar, Tavern on the Lake, is owned by the city and leased to Randy Plyler, a Weatherford Realtor and businessman, under an operating agreement.—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 This is especially true early in the spawn, when the shallowest waters heat up first, and crappies arrive looking for baitfish schooled up right to shore.—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026 In Bde Maka Ska, those fish include bluegill, crappies, muskies, northern pike, largemouth bass and walleye, which also support a strong urban fishing community.—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Red-and-white spherical bobbers resist being dragged underwater with light-striking fish like crappie and bream.—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crappie