Crappie Fishing in Colorado

Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in all the continental states. They are known by many different names, typically based on geographic location. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch and speckled perch, just to name a few.

Crappie Fishing Lakes In Colorado

Like the bass in Colorado, the crappies have a slow growing season. However, they are plentiful in several lakes throughout the state including Adobe Creek Reservoir, Bonny Reservoir, Chatfield Reservoir and Lathrop State Park.

The Colorado state record black crappie was caught from a private pond and Northglenn Lake produced the CO state record white crappie.

Black Crappie
Promoxis nigro-maculatus

White Crappie
Promoxis annularis

Both the black and white crappie grow to over five pounds while three quarters of a pound to a pound is more typical.

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CO Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie and White Crappie in Colorado.

6 lbs - 0 oz

3 lbs - 4 oz

68 - 72 Degrees

Prefers deep impoundments with fairly clear to slightly stained water with brush or trees for cover.

5 lbs - 3 oz

4 lbs - 4 oz

68 - 72 Degrees

Prefers warmer, slightly stained to murky water with little or no current with brush or trees for cover.