White Crappie
Biological Profile & Regional Guide
🏆 REGIONAL TROPHY INTEL & QUALIFYING STANDARDS
Pennsylvania (PFBC)
Adult (Weight): 1 lb 4 oz
Junior (Weight): 1 lb 0 oz
Catch & Release: 10 in
Junior (Weight): 1 lb 0 oz
Catch & Release: 10 in
State Record: 4 lb 3 oz
New York (NYSDEC)
Angler Award: 14 in
(Minimum Length Requirement)
(Minimum Length Requirement)
State Record: 4 lb 7 oz
Appearance
Silvery-white with 5-6 dorsal spines and dark vertical bars on the sides.
Size Range
8-14 inches.
Primary Habitat
Lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. More tolerant of turbid water than black crappie.
Feeding Habits
Small fish (minnows), insects, and crustaceans.
Behavior & Biology
Movement: Schooling fish; congregates around sunken logs and brush piles.
Spawning: March-May in shallow nests.
Lifespan: 4-10 years
🎣 Sport Fishing Intel
Fighting Behavior: Suspends near cover; light, "pecking" biters.
Recommended Tactics: Vertical jigging, slip-bobber fishing.
Best Baits/Lures: Small minnows, white or chartreuse jigs, "nibbles".
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