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Crappie Fishing in Michigan

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 Michigan

Locals are fortunate to have a number of lakes with healthy schools of crappie. They include Brevoort Lake, Fletcher Pond, Hamlin Lake, Houghton Lake, Indian Lake, Lake Erie, Lake Gogebic, Lake Huron, Lake Michigamme, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and Wixom Lake. In addition you will find crappie in private ponds, a few rivers, park lakes and some of the smaller lakes across Michigan.

The Michigan state record white crappie came from Stony Creek Metro Park and the state record black crappie was taken from Lincoln Lake.

Crappies

Black Crappie
Promoxis nigro-maculatus

Black Crappie

White Crappie
Promoxis annularis

Fishing For 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.

Crappie fishing

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MI Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie and White Crappie in Michigan.

 
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BLACK CRAPPIE

Michigan Black Crappie Fishing
World Record BlackCrappie

6 lbs - 0 oz

Michigan Record Black Crappie

4 lbs - 2 oz

Preferred Water Temperature

68 - 72 Degrees

Preferred Habitat

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

WHITE CRAPPIE

Michigan White Crappie Fishing
World Record White Crappie

5 lbs - 3 oz

Michigan Record White Crappie

3 lbs - 6 oz

Preferred Water Temperature

68 - 72 Degrees

Preferred Habitat

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

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