What is the biggest crappie?
A certified scale at a local supermarket confirmed the 4.33-pound weight, which should solidify it as a record. The crappie measured 17.71 inches. For comparison, the all-tackle world record for a black crappie is 5 pounds, 7 ounces caught in May 2018 at Richeiseon Pond in Tennessee.
How old is a 12 inch crappie?
Now I tend to keep them between 10” and 12″. In PA, a 12 inch crappie is usually about 8 years old but a 14+” fish is nearly 20 years old. A 10-12 inch fish makes a good fillet but it takes far less time to replace that fish.
Where was the largest crappie caught?
It’s official, Lionel Ferguson’s 5-pound, 7-ounce black crappie is the new IGFA All-Tackle world record! Caught on May 15, 2018 in Richeison Pond, in Loudon County.
What is a good size crappie?
A clutch of fresh-caught crappie can make for mighty good eatin’—unless, that is, they’re woefully undersized. Just how big is big enough when it comes to keeping crappie? There’s a bit of wiggle room here, but generally speaking, anything between 10 and 12 inches will make a satisfying meal.
What Lake has the largest crappie?
Enid Lake, Mississippi Enid is where the world record white crappie of 5-pounds, 3-ounces was caught in 1957, so this lake holds a certain mystique when discussing crappie fishing.
What is the lifespan of a crappie?
This species is known to live at least 15 years. During the first four years of life, young black crappies grow quickly in the warm waters of the southern US while growth is slower in cooler northern U.S. waters. Black crappies reach maturity at 2-4 years of age.
How big is a trophy crappie?
Speaking in generalities, however, any crappie over 1 1/2 pounds is an exceptional fish, and for most anglers in most waters, a crappie over 2 pounds would be the trophy of a lifetime.
Where is the best lake to catch crappie?
No. 7 Kentucky Lake, Tennessee/Kentucky.
What’s the largest black crappie ever caught?
5-pound, 7-ounce
It’s official, Lionel Ferguson’s 5-pound, 7-ounce black crappie is the new IGFA All-Tackle world record! Caught on May 15, 2018 in Richeison Pond, in Loudon County.