I have fishing access to four 1-3 acre ponds with nice crappie populations, and know of three others. About 25 years ago we discovered WCP had invaded my FIL's 3 acre pond and it was thick with 5" fish. It was easy to catch a 5 gallon bucketful by just dangling a jig over the side of the boat. No reeling, just yank them in the boat. Talked people into releasing all the bass.

The next year (or the second year(?)) the crappie ran ~7" inches and we ate a lot. For the past 20 years its been a nice 10" crappie fishery. We still rarely keep a bass.

I'd say if someone wants crappie, put them in. Read up on the current management techniques to maintain it.

Last edited by Redonthehead; 04/01/18 11:31 AM.
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