Freshwater
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Peak season
- Spring (spawning) and Fall
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–10 m
Habitat
Clear lakes and reservoirs with submerged timber, brush piles, and weed edges. Suspends over deeper water.
Behavior
Schools tightly around structure. Feeds on minnows and small shad; moves shallow to spawn in spring.
Best techniques
- Jigs tipped with minnows
- Spider rigging
- Slip bobber with minnow
- Small tube jigs
