White Crappie and Black Crappie both have the same colors, ranging from dark olive to black on top, with silvery/white sides and dark blotches. The pattern of the dark blotches is often different between the two. White Crappie can have 5 to10 vertical bars along their body and Black Crappie have scattered, random spots.
Diet: insects, small crayfish, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
White Crappie can be found around aquatic vegetation and submerged woody material such as tree tops and brush piles. In late winter/early spring, White Crappie congregate in large schools, often in deeper water. They feed on insects, small crayfish, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Becks, Lums and Noxontown Ponds
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
White Crappie can be caught with artificial flies, small spinners, and jigs. Small minnow's fished suspended under bobbers are a favored technique.
