White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Found across the central and southern United States in warmer, more turbid waters than its black crappie cousin, white crappie thrive in river backwaters, impoundments, and reservoirs. The spring spawning run draws dedicated crappie anglers who target them in shallow brush piles and flooded timber.
Seasonal Activity
Best Techniques
- bobber fishing minnows
- jig-and-minnow
- ice fishing
- drifting brush piles
Top Baits
- minnows
- jigs with plastic
- small spinners
- wax worms
Fishing Regulations
Season dates and limits for White Crappie, by state. This list may not cover every state yet — always confirm current rules with your state's wildlife agency before you fish.
Alabama 1 zone
Combined 30 crappie daily limit for black and white crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: outdooralabama.com
Arkansas 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined crappie daily bag of 30 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: agfc.com
Georgia 1 zone
No minimum size. Aggregate daily creel limit of 30 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: georgiawildlife.com
Iowa 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined crappie daily bag of 25.
Effective 2025 · Source: iowadnr.gov
Kansas 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined crappie daily bag of 50.
Effective 2025 · Source: ksoutdoors.com
Kentucky 1 zone
Aggregate daily creel limit of 15 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: fw.ky.gov
Louisiana 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined daily bag of 50 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: wlf.louisiana.gov
Michigan 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined 25 daily limit with black crappie.
Effective 2026 · Source: michigan.gov
Mississippi 1 zone
Combined 30 crappie daily limit.
Effective 2025 · Source: mdwfp.com
Missouri 1 zone
No minimum size. Combined crappie daily bag of 30.
Effective 2025 · Source: mdc.mo.gov
Nevada 1 zone
Combined crappie limit of 25 per day. Popular in southern Nevada reservoirs.
Effective 2025 · Source: ndow.org
North Carolina 1 zone
No minimum size. Aggregate daily creel limit of 20 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: ncwildlife.org
Oklahoma 1 zone
Combined crappie daily limit of 37 for white and black crappie statewide. No minimum size.
Effective 2025 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com
South Carolina 1 zone
No minimum size. Aggregate daily creel limit of 20 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: dnr.sc.gov
South Dakota 1 zone
No minimum size, 15 fish combined crappie daily limit.
Effective 2025 · Source: gfp.sd.gov
Tennessee 1 zone
Minimum size 10 inches. Aggregate daily creel limit of 15 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: tn.gov
Texas 1 zone
Minimum length 10 inches. Combined daily bag of 25 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: tpwd.texas.gov
Virginia 1 zone
Aggregate daily creel limit of 25 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: dwr.virginia.gov
West Virginia 1 zone
Aggregate daily creel limit of 15 with black crappie.
Effective 2025 · Source: wvdnr.gov
State Records
Official rod & reel records by state. Log your catch to see how you compare.
| State | Weight | Length | Angler | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | 5.06 lb | — | Bill Allen | 1968 | Garner Brown's Pond |
| GA | 5 lb | — | Theresa Kemp | 1984 | Bibb Co. pond |
| MO | 4.56 lb | — | Samuel H. Barbee | 2000 | Farm Pond |
| TX | 4.56 lb | — | G.G. Wooderson | 1968 | Navarro Mills |
| CA | 4.5 lb | — | Carol Carlton | 1971 | Clear Lake |
| IL | 4.44 lb | — | — | 1973 | Pond, Morgan Co. |
| NY | 4.44 lb | — | Roy Isaac | 2021 | Sleepy Hollow Lake |
| MN | 3.94 lb | — | — | — | — |
| OH | 3.91 lb | — | Teresa Croy | 2024 | — |
| MI | 3.39 lb | 19.5 in | — | 2000 | Stony Creek Lake |
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