"But in the case of Lake Edgar Brown, there is a good crappie fishery that we’re trying to help thrive. In fact, about two years ago, we introduced threadfin shad to the lake to help this crappie fishery thrive and we think that it’s working."

Lake Edgar Brown is a 100-acre lake that is literally in downtown Barnwell. The lake is also a very good largemouth bass and bream fishing lake. However, the crappie have been there for a long time and seem to offer an excellent resource for anglers. That’s why the agency started trying to manage this fishery to provide even better fishing.

Self said that often in the smaller lakes, as may be the case in some other SCDNR lakes, if crappie are placed in the lake, they could become overpopulated and stunted. Nevertheless, Edgar Brown is producing some quality fishing for the crappie.

Because of the relatively small size of the lake, Edgar Brown cannot withstand heavy pressure, but it is a good fishery resource. Part of the lake does have a 10-horsepower restriction, so be sure you obey the SCDNR rules. This lake does have a fishing pier and handicap access.

These lakes may not replace your old standby crappie haunts, but they do offer quality fishing and a change of pace for crappie anglers.