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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
A popular panfish that schools around structure; great table fare.
Best season
April – October
Best time of day
Morning & evening
Best bait
- Small minnows
- Waxworms
- Worms
Best lures
- Small tube jigs
- 1"-2" grubs
- Mini crankbaits
Recommended colors
- White
- Chartreuse
- Pink
Best fishing area
- Sunken timber
- Brush piles
- Weed edges
- Docks
Fishing depth
4–14 feet
Recommended hook
#4 – #8
Recommended line
4–8 lb
Technique
Locate schools around brush and timber. Suspend small jigs at the right depth.
Where to catch Black Crappie
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