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| Kentucky Crappie Fishing | |
| Black Crappie Fishing in Kentucky 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 Kentucky Barren River Lake, Cave Run Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Green River Lake, Herrington Lake, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland, Laurel River Lake, Nolin River Lake, Rough River Lake, Taylorsville Lake and Yatesville Lake all have big schools of crappie. Other waters in KY that have populations of crappie include private ponds, small lakes and some rivers and streams. Watershed Lake yielded the Kentucky state record crappie.
Black Crappie
White Crappie
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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Locate opportunities for crappie fishing in other states using the navigation to the left. KY Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie Crappie in Kentucky. |
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BLACK CRAPPIE |
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6 lbs - 0 oz |
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4 lbs - 6 oz |
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68 - 72 Degrees |
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Prefers deep impoundments with fairly clear to slightly stained water with brush or trees for cover. |
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5 lbs - 3 oz |
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68 - 72 Degrees |
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Prefers warmer, slightly stained to murky water with little or no current with brush or trees for cover. |
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