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| Montana Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in Montana 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 Montana Due to the cold water and short growing season, crappie fishing is limited to a handful of major lakes. They include Bighorn Lake, Fort Peck Lake, Fresno Reservoir and Nelson Reservoir. You may also find crappie in private ponds, rivers and some of the smaller lakes in the warmer sections of the state. The Montana state record black crappie was taken out of Tongue River Reservoir and the state record white crappie was taken fron the Tongue River itself.
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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BLACK CRAPPIE |
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6 lbs - 0 oz |
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3 lbs - 2 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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3 lbs - 1 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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