Guide To Crappie Fishing In Maryland
All about fishing for white and black crappie.
Crappie Waters In MD
For the largest schools of crappie try lakes like Liberty Reservoir, Little Seneca Lake, Loch Raven Reservoir, Prettyboy Reservoir, Rocky Gorge Reservoir, St. Mary's Lake and Triadelphia Reservoir. You'll find crappie in ponds, rivers, state parks and just about any water fit for them.
Black crappie
World record: 6 lbs 0 oz
State Record: 4 lbs 4 oz*
White crappie
World record: 5 lbs 3 oz
State Record: 4 lbs 4 oz*
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Top 5 Crappie Fishing Lures For Maryland
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. Understanding the seasonal movements of crappie can enhance your chances of using these lures in the ideal locations.
Maryland State Record Crappie
The state record* black crappie or white crappie came from a farm pond.
Small jigs, live minnows, small spinners and other small lures will catch crappie. Use light line (six pound or less) and work the baits slowly - especially in cold water.
Crappie are actually a member of the sunfish family and can be found in many Maryland lakes. Crappie are known by many different local names. Paper mouth, goggleye, bridge perch, slabs and speckled perch, are just a few.
Crappie Fishing Basics Video
Check out crappie information, by state.
The life cycle of crappie.
The more you know about crappie, the easier it will be to locate and catch them in Maryland lakes and rivers. Visit the crappie fishing page for details about their seasonal migrations.
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