How big is a black crappie?
3.3 lbsBlack crappie / Mass (Adult)
What are the colors of a black crappie?
The black crappie has dark, black mottling on a silvery-gray to white body color. During the breeding season, it may be primarily black in coloration with flecks of iridescent blue and green. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are marked with rows of dark spots.
What does a magnolia crappie look like?
Magnolia crappie also have the body shape of a black crappie, meaning more of a rounded shape than the long shape of a white crappie. Lastly, Magnolia crappie sport both the vertical bars of the white crappie and the mottled spotting of a black crappie.
What is the world record black crappie?
5 lbs 7.68 oz
The black crappie would weigh an astonishing 5 lbs 7.68 oz, making it not only the new Tennessee state record (previously held since 1985) but the world record.
Do black crappie get bigger than white crappie?
Black Crappie tend to grow larger than white crappie overall. They are usually thicker and more dense than White Crappie.
What is a hybrid crappie called?
Other Names: Papermouth, Spec. About Hybrid Crappie: Crappie are a popular wide bodied panfish. Reaching an average size of 1 to 2 pounds crappie are fun to catch and great to eat, however they are not very well suited to small ponds because of their tendency to overpopulate.
How many inches is the world record crappie?
All-Tackle World Record Crappie (White Crappie) This massive 21-inch long, 5-pound, 3-ounce white crappie has been the IGFA all-tackle world record for the species for over half a century.
How old is a 2lb crappie?
Crappie Yearly Growth Chart
| Age | Length | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 7-8 Inches | .2 LB. |
| 3 Years | 9-10 Inches | .5 LB. |
| 4 Years | 10-11 Inches | .8 LB. |
| 5+ Years | 12+ Inches | 1.25 LB+ |
How big is a trophy crappie?
Trophy Fish Size Chart
| Species | Weight | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 2 lbs. | 15 “ |
| Blue Catfish | 30 lbs. | 38 “ |
| Bluegill | 1 lbs. | 11 “ |
| Bowfin | 10 lbs. | 30 “ |
Will hybrid crappie reproduce in a pond?
Hybrid crappie can be produced by in-pond spawning or by manually stripping the gametes and crossing the two species in the hatchery. For in-pond spawning, usually the female black crappie is crossed with the male white crappie, as the reciprocal cross is very inconsistent with regard to offspring production.
What is the crappie Capital of the World?
Alabama’s Weiss Lake
Chief among them is Alabama’s Weiss Lake, which is known by many as the “Crappie Capital of the World.” Although Weiss has experienced a couple down years in productivity, it’s still kicking out 2 and 3 pound fish to anglers longlining crankbaits or live bait along channel bends and points.