Where can I find the biggest crappie?

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.
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Which lake has the biggest crappie?

Top here is Grenada Lake, a shallow, 36,000-acre Corps of Engineers impoundment 82 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee on I-55. It produces more trophy crappie than any other fishery in the country. Big fish are so common the local tourism board has nicknamed the lake “Home of the 3-Pound Crappie.”
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What is the largest crappie in the world?

The black crappie would weigh an astonishing 5 lbs 7.68 oz, making it not only the new Tennessee state record (previously held since 1985) but the world record.
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Where is the best place to catch crappies?

Anglers often find more fish near the shoreline cypress trees, stickups, weed beds, blowdowns, or cover-button willows. The big crappie tend to be in shallow water near channel edges next to shallow flats or main lake humps. It's usually the cold fronts that drive crappie into deeper water from the shallows.
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What state has the biggest crappie?

This California slab is the most recently caught record crappie on our list. Dave Burruss, the owner of Clear Lake Outdoors in Lakeport, California, was fishing on Feb. 17, 2021.
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How do you catch a big crappie?

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies
  1. Fish Open Water, Too. Cold-water crappies often hold on deep cover and structure, making them difficult to pinpoint. ...
  2. Toss Giant Jigs. ...
  3. Try Bass-Size Lures. ...
  4. Tap the Tailwaters. ...
  5. Fish the Storms.
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How big can crappie get?

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).
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What is the biggest bluegill ever caught?

The Biggest Bluegill in the World

The world record bluegill recorded by IGFA or the International Gamefish Association was caught in 1950 at Ketona Lake, Alabama. What is this? This bluegill weighed in at a whopping 4 pounds 12 ounces and came in at 15 inches long with an astounding girth of 18-¼ inches.
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How old is a 14 inch crappie?

At fourteen inches, the typical black crappie weighs 1.7 pounds and will be 14.3 years old. A 14-inch white crappie will be 1.4 pounds and 9.1 years old.
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What is the best month for crappie fishing?

The best time of year to catch crappie is during the spawning season which takes place from February-May. During the spawn, both male and female crappie move from deep locations into shallow and concentrated spawning areas. This makes them very easy to target, as they are actively feeding and defending their nests.
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How big is a trophy crappie?

While the average size of crappie is somewhere between 8 and 12 inches and 1/4 and 1lb, they can reach a maximum length of about 20 inches and a maximum weight of a little over 5lb. Crappie with a length of 13-15 inches and a weight of 1.5 to 2lb are generally considered trophy fish.
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What state has the biggest bluegill?

Ketona Lake, Alabama

Hudson's 4lb. 12oz. bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) holds the AL State Record and the IGFA World Record. This lake, created by a flooded quarry in Birmingham, Alabama, holds the claim to fame for big bluegill fishing.
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Which state has the best bluegill fishing?

Florida is no slouch, either, when it comes to serving up big numbers of bodacious bluegills. Hallowed bass destinations such as Kissimmee, Toho, and Talquin also produce incredible sunfish action.
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Where is the best bluegill fishing in the United States?

Top 10 Trophy Bluegill Lakes by In-Fisherman
  • Lake Winnipesaukee (NH)
  • Lake Okeechobee (FL)
  • Kentucky Lake (KY)
  • Nelson Lake (WI)
  • Lake Delavan (WI)
  • Lake Geneva (WI)
  • Leech Lake (MN)
  • West Okoboji Lake (IA)
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What is a gold crappie?

Golden Crappie: When it comes to golden crappie, they are the rarest of the crappie species, with one or two documented cases and a handful of legit pictures in circulation. Sometimes it is referred to as albino crappie, it is mostly gold sometimes with a black lining from its lips all the way to the dorsal fin.
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What is the best bait for crappie?

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.
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How much does the world record crappie weigh?

Angler Jam Ferguson caught an absolute giant of a crappie in a pond in Paint Rock, Tennessee, that weighed in at a whopping 5.46 pounds. For those of you who aren't familiar with crappie fishing or fishing in general, this is groundbreaking.
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What colors do crappie see best?

In stained water (coffee color or with tannic acid) with bright-light conditions, my four predominate crappie catching colors are: green, chartreuse, lime and orange. Lures that contrast two of these colors, or matching them with brown or white are great. Orange-white is good at times, but all-white is not so good.
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How deep should you fish for crappie?

Crappie like to spawn in areas of shallow water, usually around 2-to-4 feet deep, with cover such as brush, flooded timber or weeds, and with easy access to deeper water. In areas with murky water and thick cover, I have sometimes found them nearly on the bank.
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How deep are crappie right now?

You're likely to find the crappie hanging out in waters 6 to 12 feet deep and remember, finding structure is not as important as finding food for the crappie.
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How many years does a crappie live?

The maximum length reported for a black crappie is 19.3 inches (49.0 cm) total length (TL) and the maximum published weight is just under 6 pounds (2.72 kg). This species is known to live at least 15 years.
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What crappie gets bigger white or black?

One way to tell the difference between white and black crappies is by their size & body shape. Black Crappie tend to grow larger than white crappie overall. They are usually thicker and more dense than White Crappie.
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