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| New Mexico Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in New Mexico 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 Mexico Many of the warmer waters in NM contain crappie. The larger lakes in the state with healthy schools of crappie include Abiquiu Reservoir, Brantley Lake, Caballo Lake, Conchas Lake, Elephant Butte Reservoir, Navajo Lake, Red Bluff Reservoir, Santa Rosa Lake, Sumner Lake and Ute Lake. Ponds, rivers and small lakes may also be home to schools of crappie. The New Mexico state record crappie was caught from the Black River.
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 - 9 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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22 lbs - 4 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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* No designation given as
to black crappie or
white crappie.
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