Crappie
For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Alan Henry
Steep banks, rocky structure and inundated timber dominate; some coves have vegetation.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: Bass anglers can work worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. TPWD describes jigs or minnows around timber and the fishing pier for crappie.
Lake fishing guide ↗Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
White Crappie
Harvest: For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.
Eating guidance: Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
Dark markings form vertical bars; usually six dorsal spines.
Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.