2026 Crappie Fishing 101 Workshop

The Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers (OHA) in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) will be hosting the 3^rd Annual Crappie Fishing 101 Workshop. March 7, 2026 at the ODWC Arcadia Conservation Education Area in Edmond, OK. The workshop is a daylong event with the OHA providing lunch.    

During the Workshop anglers of all experience levels will learn from Subject Matter Experts (SME) tips, tricks, and strategies to help them learn to become a better crappie angler.   

SMEs include full time crappie guides, ODWC staff and other experts that will offer crappie fishing skills training such as High Percentage Patterns, when to use Live Bait, and Artificial Lures, Tackle Selection, Crappie Fishing Regulations, Boating Safety, where to fish, Habitat Improvement, Electrics and How to Use Them, and more.

Current List of SMEs Include;

• Glen Scott – Full Spool Guide Service
• Jacob Tison – ODWC R3 Fishing Coordinator
• Jacob Harriet – Game Warden Lincoln County

• Skylar St.Yves Brand Manager – Bobby Garland Crappie Baits

Every aspect of the workshop is designed to provide attendees with sound and proven information presented in a user friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere. Partnerships in the event will show their support to the new anglers in a unique day not offered in other events.   

• Each paid participant will receive a ONE-Day Pass to enjoy a day of crappie fishing at the Belle Starr Marina Crappie House
• The first 50 paid participants through the door will receive from Kiefer Tackle Works one package of Kiefer soft crappie baits.
• Bobby Garland Baits will also provide free soft plastic baits for participants
• Door prizes will include two guided crappie trips donated by Full Spool Crappie Guided Service. One for a youth participant and one for an adult.
• Scheels Gift Cards – Five $50 Scheels Gift Cards
• EGO Reach Landing Net with Telescoping Handle
• EGO Kryptek Weith-In Bag

The OHA is a 501c3 Conservation nonprofit whose mission is to serve Oklahoma’s sportsmen and women by enhancing Oklahoma’s wildlife and fishery resources, our hunting and fishing heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value our states fish and wildlife resources.