Southern Illinois’ Kinkaid Reservoir in Jackson County has a rich history of giving up stout crappies, and it yielded this 4-pound, 8.8-ounce state record hybrid (white/black) crappie for Povolish, besting the previous state record that held the top spot for 40 years.
What is the world’s largest crappie?
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.
What state has the biggest crappie?
While most anglers would consider any fish over 12 inches to be a slab, crappie can grow much bigger, especially in the south. Here is the list for the largest crappie caught in every state in America.
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The State Crappie Record For Every State In America.
| State | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 lbs 8.8 oz |
| Location | Kinkaid Lake |
| Angler | Ryan Povolish |
| Date | 2017 |
How old is a 15 inch crappie?
From the surveys I’ve read, a fast growing fish will usually make it to 10″ at 3 years old and 12″ by age 5. Don’t recall ever seeing any 16″ fish removed and aged by IDNR, but I have seen several 15″-15.5″ fish that aged between 8-10 years old.
Why is selling crappie illegal?
The main reason why crappies are not being sold by anglers, stores, or restaurants is because of the contaminants present from unregulated waters that crappie live in. Such contaminants may have gotten into the fish, which can’t be controlled by man.
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.
What size crappie should I eat?
Average fish there run in the 10-11″ range(and very thick) in those places, with fair #s of bigger ones in the 12″-13″ range too. 10-12″ is generally the size I will keep to eat, and usually no more then a dozen or so, that is plenty.
How many times do crappie spawn a year?
Crappie spawn between May and June. During this time, the male fish will make an indented nest on the floor of shallow water. The female will then lay between 5,000 and 60,000 eggs.
What is an average size crappie?
Crappies are typically about 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) long. The current all-tackle fishing world record for a black crappie is 2.47 kg (5 lb 7 oz). The maximum length reported for a black crappie is 19.3 inches (49 cm) and the maximum published weight is just under 6 pounds (2,700 g).
What time of day are crappie most active?
In the case of crappie, the best time to catch them is during their feeding time, which is most frequently between the hours of midnight and 2 am. Additionally, during dawn and dusk can be good times to catch them, with many of them also feeding during these twilight hours.
Is a 14 inch crappie big?
Crappies are considered a slab if they are 14 to 16 inches or larger and weight 4+ pounds. There are not really any special techniques or tricks used to catch the slab. Just as with regular sized crappie, you can fish from the shore, a boat, on a dock, or in a cove.
What is the lifespan of a crappie?
On balance, the longevity of crappie is 3 to 6 years with an 8-year maximum.
How can you tell how old a crappie is?
When you press the scales and look at them under a microscope you can count these annual rings starting in the center of the scale moving out. Each thick ring equals 1 yr. of life. You can also tell how much growth occurred between yrs.
Is Crappie good eating?
White and crappie fish are completely safe to eat and known as the most delicious panfish to consume. They are high in fat and protein, offering proper nutritional value. The crappie has sweet white meat, which feels soft as you chew.
How deep should I fish for crappie?
The best areas are 2 to 6 feet deep with plenty of cover. Cast your lures, flies or baits as close to the actual beds as possible; give the crappie plenty of time to inhale the lure or bait, then strike gently and play the fish until it’s ready to be brought in.
What is the best thing to catch crappie with?
Minnows, worms, insects—just about anything can catch a crappie’s attention. You don’t have to worry about the color of the bait, and you’re only throwing them what they would be eating anyway. Minnows are hands-down the favorite used by most, and some even tip a jig with a live minnow for a double-whammy.