*NEW* Black Crappie

IN STOCK NOW! *** Crappie orders can take a day or two more for us to process. You will receive a confirmation with a tracking number when your order ships. They do still ship for overnight delivery so you should receive the day after you get shipping confirmation. Please reach out if you have questions to info@toledogoldfish.com. Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) Also Known as: Papermouth, speck, calico bass Black Crappie are part of the sunfish family and a popular freshwater fish known for it's appeal to anglers and it's distinctive appearance. They have large deep rounded bodied fish with spotted coloring, 7-8 dorsal spines and an upturned snout that make them efficient predator fish. They eat insects larvae, fathead minnows or any other small water bugs. Crappie do well in freshwater lakes and ponds with clear water vegetation and submerged structures such as rocks, logs, or aquatic plants. These provide shelter and feeding areas for young fish. They are known to easily adapt to a variety of diverse habitats. The common stocking recommendation is 100 fish per acre of water. All crappie are sold as an ornamental species for pond stocking. Crappie fingerlings can range in size from 2" to 4". We measure from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail and the fish can fall anywhere in the ordered size range. Please note the pictures shown above are a good representation of our fish, but not the exact fish you will receive. RESTRICTIONS: Restricted in CA. It is the buyers responsibility to check all restrictions in their state and county before ordering. These fish are ornamental species to be stocked in private waters and not for human consumption.