The crappie bite is really starting to heat up and fishermen are taking nice catches of crappie. Fish minnows and jigs around brushpiles in 8 to 15 feet of water. Catfish: Good, using worms or cut bait on the bottom. Bream: Good, using crickets and worms.Lake MarionThe water level in much of the lake remains significantly down and a majority of boat ramps on the lake remain inoperable. Recent rains in the Midlands and Upstate have raised water levels slightly but not yet enough. Area marinas, boat ramps and tackle stores are hoping that traditional spring rains return water levels to normal. For now call ahead to be sure ramps are operable before making a trip. Randolph's Landing lower down the lake has a usable boat ramp and offered the following report: Striped Bass: Fair. Fishermen are picking up the occasional striper trolling but the drifting action has pretty much dropped off. read more