Crappie Fishing in Virginia

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 Virginia

Most ponds have a population of crappie, as do parks, small lakes and rivers. The bigger schools come from major lakes including Claytor Lake, Diascund Creek Reservoir, Kerr Lake, Lake Anna, Lake Chesdin, Lake Drummond, Lake Moomaw, Philpott Lake, Smith Mountain Lake, South Holston Lake, Swift Creek Reservoir and Western Branch Reservoir. The Virginia state record crappie was caught out of a private 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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Virginia fishing information

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VA Crappie Fishing - All About Fishing for Black Crappie and White Crappie in Virginia.

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

4 lbs - 10 oz*

68 - 72 Degrees

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