The white crappie is a freshwater fish known for its silvery body with dark vertical bars. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. This species averages 9-10 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. White crappies feed on small fish and insects and are known for their schooling behavior, especially during spawning seasons. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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White crappie
length · weight
White crappie
13 in · 1 lb
White crappie
length · weight


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