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| New Jersey Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in New Jersey 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 New Jersey Although nice crappie are to be found in New Jersey, it may take a little looking. The major lakes with sizable schools of crappie include Merrill Creek Reservoir, Monksville Reservoir and Swartswood Lake. Of course, you can find crappie in smaller lakes, rivers, parks and ponds. The New Jersey state record black crappie was pulled from Pompton Lake and the NJ state record white crappie came out of Mill Pond.
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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4 lbs - 8 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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WHITE CRAPPIE |
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5 lbs - 3 oz |
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2 lbs - 14 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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