Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Also called: Crappie, White Crappie
Identification
A deep-bodied panfish similar to black crappie but marked with vertical bars. Prefers slow rivers, ponds, and reservoirs with submerged timber and brush.
How to Catch
Small jigs and minnows around submerged timber and brush.
Notes
Distinct from the black crappie (calico) by its vertical barring.