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Black crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Overview
The black crappie is a freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae). It is endemic to North America, one of the two types of crappies. It is very similar to the white crappie in size, shape, and habits, except that it is darker, with a pattern of black spots. Alternate names for the species include calico bass, speck, speckled perch, speckled bass, moonfish, grass bass, strawberry bass, shiner, crappie, oswego bass, sac-a-lait, and marigane noire.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Minnows
Hooked through the lips or dorsal fin.
- Small Crappie Minnows
A crappie's favorite meal.
- Worms
Nightcrawlers or red worms work well.
- Crickets
Effective when crappie are near the surface.
- Grasshoppers
Good alternative to crickets.
Artificial Lures
- Road Runner Crappie Turbo TailSpinnerBuy
Great for covering water quickly.
- Bobby Garland Baby ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Popular for jigging and under a float.
- Johnson Silver MinnowSpoonBuy
Weedless, good for fishing heavy cover.
- Mister Twister Curly Tail GrubSoft PlasticBuy
Versatile, use with jig heads.
- Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerJigBuy
Effective for vertical jigging.
Techniques
Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the crappie are responding to; sometimes slow and steady is best, other times a twitching action triggers strikes.
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Where to Find Black crappie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Black crappie?+
Popular baits for Black crappie include Minnows, Small Crappie Minnows, Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the crappie are responding to; sometimes slow and steady is best, other times a twitching action triggers strikes.
Where can I catch Black crappie?+
Black crappie can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Michigan, United States; Minnesota, United States; Wisconsin, United States. WikiCatch lists 20385 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Black crappie get?+
Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) can reach up to 49.000000953674316 cm in length and 2.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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