Reply by: ZZZ      Posted: 6/23/2012 6:33:32 PM     Points: 1124    

If you're looking for crappie, Aurora isn't your best bet. There's a small population in there but they are few and far between. Cherry Creek would be a much better bet if you're looking to get into numbers.

Tight Lines...zzz

 Reply by: IceFishingFool      Posted: 6/23/2012 6:33:55 PM     Points: 4455    

Who says there are Crappies in Aurora ? Have seen any or heard of any. Also not listed in species list for Aurora.

 Reply by: ZZZ      Posted: 6/23/2012 6:39:34 PM     Points: 1124    

They aren't listed, but they are in there, just not in numbers. If I remember correctly, Kirk caught one out there last year either trolling or bottom bouncing. I've heard of a few others as well, but like I said, not in numbers, and they're rare. Daris has been trying to get one for a while now without success.

Tight Lines...zzz

 Reply by: pbs      Posted: 6/23/2012 6:42:13 PM     Points: 3334    

@ Coaltrain....I have to side with ZZZ and IFF on this. Yes, there supposedly ARE crappie in A-town but, they are rare nowadays...have been for years. The crappie population used to be more abundant "back
in the day"....but not so much anymore.

I for one would LOVE to see their numbers increase some day.

For now, you would probably have better success at CCRes. and/or some
local ponds.

ps......I have caught them "back in the day" lol

 Reply by: Coaltrain      Posted: 6/24/2012 7:49:33 AM     Points: 85    

Thanks guys, I live close and head over in the belly when i can. I saw the post about Cherry Creek. Slayin them at the dam. That will be my next crappie trip. Tight lines!

 Reply by: FISHRANGLER      Posted: 6/24/2012 8:42:37 AM     Points: 4429    

I would guess there are still a few left in there, it is very rare to catch one I have not and I fish the lake alot. They could possibly make a come back if the few that are caught would be released. The Bluegill have been making a come back so maybe the Crappie could also. It would be nice if the DOW would restock them.

 Reply by: Badfish II      Posted: 6/24/2012 1:21:20 PM     Points: 3202    

Coaltrain, was that you in the float tube on the west side between the marina and Senac yesterday?

 Reply by: Coaltrain      Posted: 6/24/2012 5:08:48 PM     Points: 85    

Blue FishCat4 Blue bandana on head? Yep.

 Reply by: Coaltrain      Posted: 6/24/2012 6:27:15 PM     Points: 85    

This is why I was asking about the crappie. Got this yesterday, from the gate people.

 Reply by: Badfish II      Posted: 6/24/2012 7:05:12 PM     Points: 3202    

I passed you in the blue and white 14'er... Next time I'll come and introduce myself... Nice job on the catching btw.

 Reply by: lilbreigh      Posted: 6/25/2012 5:03:40 PM     Points: 760    

Yep I caught a lonlely 12-incer last Year in Senac Cove on a bouncer with a worm...was very surprised to see it...posted a picture of him on the Aurora lake pictures....

Definitley go to Cherry creek before Aurora if your specifically looking for Crappie..


Kirk

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 Reply by: Coaltrain      Posted: 6/28/2012 4:01:40 PM     Points: 85    

Lookin forward to a night out in the belly boat. Too many boats in the day.

 Reply by: captlou      Posted: 6/28/2012 4:43:14 PM     Points: 244    

I have been fishing Aurora since the year it opened (over 20 years ago) and I have caught 1 crappie and I have seen 2 (although it was on the same nest this yr and last, so probably the same fish) in all that time. Go elsewhere for crappies. ( If you didn't read into it, one fish isn't enough to start a population! ) )

Talking with rangers, the original population was from a leftover hatchery batch that wasn't too healthy to begin with and they never really took and I am guessing once the walleyes, SM Bass and wipers got bigger, they never had a chance. Try the creek.

Good luck.

captlou