Catching the world record crappie, whether it’s white or black, is one of the most sought-after panfish prizes in North America. A 1-pound crappie is considered a nice catch. A 1 1/2-pounder is a ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

Teresa Croy and her husband Don were fishing a private pond in Putnam County, Ohio, on Nov. 2, and Teresa really wanted to catch some crappies. But after casting small jigs for a while without any ...

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) – Pending DNA confirmation, a fisherman in Loudon County may have caught a new state and world record black crappie, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Whether you call them crappies or croppies, or freckles, specks, or papermouths, white and black crappies have enticed America’s anglers since the advent of cane fishing poles. Their allure isn’t ...

Teresa Croy, of Ottawa, caught a white crappie weighing 3.91 pounds from a pond at the Glandorf Rod and Gun Club in Putnam County, narrowly eclipsing the weight of the former state record-holder.

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

On a trip to the Pueblo Reservoir in November 2023, Westcliffe resident and avid angler Pam Mitzner was on a boat with a rod in her hand, fishing for crappie deep in the lake when she felt a lunker on ...