Crappie & Panfish Ice Fishing Lures

Crappies and bluegills are some of the most rewarding species to target through the ice, and the right crappie & panfish ice fishing lures can turn a slow day into a nonstop bite. Our Crappie & Panfish Ice Fishing Lures collection brings together proven hardwater baits designed for precision, finesse, and natural presentation—three things panfish demand during the winter season. Whether you’re working tight schools suspended over deep basins or picking apart shallow weed edges for giant bluegills, this page helps you build a lineup of lures that consistently produce in all conditions.

Panfish behave differently than predators like walleye, especially under the ice. Bluegills often react best to tiny, subtle offerings with realistic movement, while crappies respond to slightly larger profiles that hover naturally in the water column. That’s why our collection includes everything from micro tungsten jigs to small flutter spoons and purpose-built plastic bodies. Tungsten plays a major role in panfish success because it allows you to retain a compact profile without sacrificing drop speed or depth control. When fish are finicky—or when high-pressure systems slow the bite—downsizing to tungsten often makes the difference between watching fish on your flasher and actually catching them.

Our curated selection also includes some of the most effective hard baits in the panfish world. Lures like the Frostbite Scissorkick or downsized glow spoons help call in aggressive crappies during early-ice feeding windows or low-light periods. On tougher days, pairing finesse plastics with a tungsten jig creates the natural, subtle action panfish can’t resist. If you’re looking to go even smaller, consider adding micro-profile plastics designed specifically for pressured fish. These lightweight, lifelike options excel when bluegills and crappies begin feeding lightly during midwinter.

One of the biggest advantages of building a strong panfish lineup is adaptability. Panfish can move frequently throughout the winter, shifting from weeds to mud basins, transitioning along edges, or suspending high in the water column. Each environment demands something different. That’s why many anglers combine tungsten jigs with small spoons and glide baits to stay flexible. If you want to expand your gear further, our pages for Tungsten Ice Jigs and Ice Fishing Lures & Gear provide even more options to fine-tune your presentations.

At Drivn Outdoors, we test gear in real Minnesota conditions so that the lures we carry aren’t just popular—they’re proven. Panfish are some of the most targeted species during the ice season, and because they can be so selective, we only stock lures that consistently perform under pressure. Our Crappie & Panfish Ice Fishing Lures collection includes baits we personally trust on the ice, and each one has earned its place through repeated success on local lakes. From heavy-biting first-ice slabs to neutral midwinter bluegills, this lineup gives you the tools to stay successful throughout the entire season.

If you’re ready to catch more crappie and bluegill this winter, you’re in the right place. Explore our Crappie & Panfish Ice Fishing Lures below and build a system designed for finesse, consistency, and versatility on the hardwater. The right lures help you stay efficient, stay confident, and stay ahead of changing conditions all season long.