Bass & Panfish
Crappie
Pomoxis annularis (White Crappie) and Pomoxis nigromaculatus (Black Crappie)
FreshwaterCentrarchidaeLeast Concern
About
Crappies are freshwater fish known for their flattened, disc-shaped bodies. They are popular sport fish and are often found in schools around submerged structures like trees and docks.
- Average size
- 5-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery-green to yellowish with dark, irregular spots or vertical bars. Black crappie tend to be darker than white crappie.
- Diet
- Insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish
- Region
- Eastern United States, Midwest, and Southern United States. Introduced populations exist in the West.
