What does the water temp have to be in order for the crappie to start spawning? I am not a big crappie fisherman, but I witnessed a bunch of crappie suspending along the banks of my pond...

Yes you all might say that crappie do not belong in a bass pond, and I agree with you! My neighbor owns half of the pond and we own the other half (paid for half).

I was told that crappie spawn early but I was wondering about what temperature level and how often do they spawn?

Thanks and god bless  8-)

Honestly I'm not sure as specifics go but I'd have to say they spawn when the temp is in the mid to upper 40's.  I have started to see little hatchlings in a couple of local ponds here.  

They are spawning here in southeast Virginia.  It was all I caught last weekend.  

they have been spawning here in central ohio for a week or two.  The bite is definitely on!