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All about fishing for white and black crappie.

Crappie Waters In MS

Crappie fishing in Mississippi

Crappie are everywhere in MS. Ponds, rivers and lakes all have the possibility of at least a few crappie. The major lakes, including Aberdeen Lake, Arkabutla Lake, Ross Barnett Reservoir, Bay Springs Lake, Columbus Lake, Enid Lake, Grenada Reservoir, Lake Beulah, Lake Bogue Homa, Lake Washington, Lake Whittington, Moon Lake, Okatibbee Lake, Pickwick Lake, Sardis Lake and Tunica Lake, all have healthy populations of crappie.

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Black Crappie

Black crappie

World record: 6 lbs 0 oz

State Record: 4 lbs 4 oz

White Crappie

White crappie

World record: 5 lbs 3 oz

State Record: 5 lbs 3 oz

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Top 5 Crappie Fishing Lures For Mississippi

Crappie jigs work well in water from 2' to 40' deep, and are the most popular artificial lure for crappie ever. When crappie are shallow, spinners, small crankbaits and underspins are the often very productive. As they move deeper, spoons are among the top producers if the crappie are active. Review details for the best crappie rig options. Understanding the seasonal movements of crappie can enhance your chances of using these lures in the ideal locations.

Mississippi State Record Crappie

The state record black crappie was caught from Arkabutla Reservoir.

The state record white crappie came out of Enid Reservoir.

The state record Magnolia crappie came out of Lake Charlie Capps.

Crappie make a great fish fry
Crappie make a great fish fry.

Small jigs, live minnows, spinners and other small lures will catch crappie. Use light line and work the baits slowly - especially in cold water. Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in many local lakes. Crappie are known by many different local names. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch, slabs and speckled perch, are just a few.

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