Fishing Species
Crappie Black Fish Species Information
Crappie Black bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Pomoxis nigromaculatus |
| Other Fish Name: | Crappie |
| Regions Fished: | range is uncertain, since it has been so widely transplanted, but it is presumed to be similar to the white crappie's; as of 2005, populations existed in all of the lower 48 states. |
| World Record: | |
| Common Tackle: | Spider Rigging |
| Additional Information: | Crappie are a pan-shaped fish with black splotches on a silver background, whose dorsal spines and rays get longer as they approach the tail. Crappie are a schooling fish that often congregate around vertical structures. Anglers have the most success for crappies jigging by structure in the early spring. Typically, crappie weigh 1/2 to 3/4 pounds, but specimens in excess of four pounds have been caught. |