Black Crappie
The Coloration of black crappie is dark on the top and
silver-olive and bronze on the side and belly. They are generally darker than
their close relative, the white crappie. The body is compressed and deep-bodied,
with heavy, irregular spotting over the head, body, and fins. Black crappie have
seven or eight spines on the dorsal fin, which is large and equal in size with
the anal fin.They have large, dark eyes and wide mouths that
resemble those of largemouth bass. The black crappie’s mouth, however, is paper
thin and not as large relative to the body.
They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms, and may occupy depths of 1 to 50 feet,
depending on time of year, water clarity and temperature, and available food. In
general, black crappie inhabit deep water in summer and winter, moving to the
shallows in spring and fall.
silver-olive and bronze on the side and belly. They are generally darker than
their close relative, the white crappie. The body is compressed and deep-bodied,
with heavy, irregular spotting over the head, body, and fins. Black crappie have
seven or eight spines on the dorsal fin, which is large and equal in size with
the anal fin.They have large, dark eyes and wide mouths that
resemble those of largemouth bass. The black crappie’s mouth, however, is paper
thin and not as large relative to the body.
They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms, and may occupy depths of 1 to 50 feet,
depending on time of year, water clarity and temperature, and available food. In
general, black crappie inhabit deep water in summer and winter, moving to the
shallows in spring and fall.
Black Crappie
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This Crappie was caught in a pond off of Stratford Road in Piney Creek, NC. The bait I used for this fish was a small lure used for sunfish.