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| Washington Crappie Fishing | |
| Crappie Fishing in Washington 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 Washington Washington has somewhat limited crappie fishing. There are healthy schools in a few majo lakes including Alder Lake, Banks Lake, Franklin D Roosevelt Lake, Lake Umatilla (John Day), Lake Wallula (McNary), Palmer Lake, Potholes Reservoir, Riffe Lake, Spirit Lake and Vancouver Lake. Crappie can also be found in parks, ponds, rivers and small lakes across the state. The Washington state record black crappie was taken out of Lake Washington and the state record white crappie was caught from the Columbia River - Burbank Slough.
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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5 lbs - 3 oz |
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2 lbs - 13 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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