Species guide
How to catch White crappie
Pomoxis annularis
freshwatergame fishCentrarchidae
The white crappie is a popular freshwater game fish known for its deep, short body and attractive speckled pattern. It inhabits rivers, creeks, lakes, and ponds, often favoring turbid waters with sand or mud bottoms. This predator feeds on small fish and aquatic insects, making it a lively catch for anglers.
Where they live
Found in sand- and mud-bottomed pools and backwaters of creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds across North America. Prefers turbid freshwater environments.
Typical size
Up to about 53 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- aquatic insect larvae
- mayfly nymphs
Best baits
- small minnows
- worms
- crayfish
- insect larvae
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- spoons
- spinnerbaits
How to fish for them
- jigging
- casting small lures
- live bait fishing
- float fishing
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