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 Richland-Chambers
Pondweed, water stargrass and scattered hydrilla occur in creek arms. The submerged Trinity River levee adds offshore structure.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: TPWD describes spoons or deep crankbaits near bass structure, jigs or minnows near crappie timber and bridges, and cut or prepared baits for catfish. Watch for schooling white and hybrid bass between US 287 and the dam.
Lake fishing guide ↗No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
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: No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
Dark markings form vertical bars; usually six dorsal spines.
Black 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: No active lake-specific advisory or possession ban was named in the reviewed DSHS directory. This does not guarantee that fish are safe to eat.
Irregular dark speckling and usually seven or eight dorsal spines distinguish black crappie from white crappie.
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.