Official Web site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Crappie

Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division logo

Crappie
in Alabama

Sport Fish Restoration Logo
Two types of crappie live in Alabama, black crappie and white crappie, with hybrids of the two occuring naturally some lakes, such as Weiss Lake.

black crappie - note the 7 or 8 dorsal spines and blotched coloration
Black Crappie

white crappie - note the 5 or 6 dorsal spines and vertical stripe pattern of darker areas
White Crappie

Outdoor Adventures

Public Lands

Education

Research/Management

Special Programs

Feedback/Surveys

e-Newsletter

Interactive State Map

Magazine / Column / TV

Nature Shop

Seasons and Bag Limits

Newsroom

Black Crappie

White Crappie

Catchin' Crappie Article, Outdoor Alabama Magazine