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White Crappie Quick FactsRelated Links: Black Crappie Facts Crappie Fishing Techniques FeaturesThe white crappie has a deep body that is flattened side to side. The back is arched in front of the dorsal fin and dips over the eye, giving it a humpbacked appearance. It has a dark back, silvery sides with seven to nine dark chainlike bars, a white belly, and spots on the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins. The dorsal fin has six spines. White crappie average 10 to 12 inches long at age four. They seldom exceed two pounds. Spawning InformationWhite crappie begin to spawn when the water temperature reaches 60 to 65 degrees. The male builds a nest by fanning his fins over the bottom. A nest may hold 20,000 eggs, which hatch in three to eight days. The male guards the eggs. White crappie have an average life span of seven to eight years. Where To Find White CrappiesThe white crappie lives in creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds. It moves in groups around submerged objects and may be found at depths of 15 feet or more. It eats insects, small fish, and crustaceans. It moves to shallow water to spawn. It reaches maturity at an age of two to three years. Crappie Length To Weight Conversion
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