Crappie Fishing in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Many fishing waters in Mass contain crappie. Most ponds, small lakes and some rivers are likely to hold at least some crappie. The major lakes are more likely to hold healthy populations of crappie. These lakes include Assawompset Pond, Cheshire Reservoir, Hamilton Reservoir, Long Pond, Lake Chaubunagungamaug, Lake Cochituate, Lake Rohunta, Norton Reservoir, Otis Reservoir, Quabbin Reservoir and South Watuppa Pond.

The Massachusetts state record for black crappie came from Jakes Pond.

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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Massachusetts fishing information

MA Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie and White Crappie in Massachusetts.

6 lbs - 0 oz

4 lbs - 10 oz

68 - 72 Degrees

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

5 lbs - 3 oz

N/A

68 - 72 Degrees

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