Biologists have studied crappie for years, including where they grow the largest. A study done in South Dakota of both white and black crappie found that they grow the slowest in small impoundments and the largest in big water such as natural lakes.
Although they grow the largest in natural lakes they density of the fish population was lower.
Some other factors influencing growth are water quality and other environmental factors. Some of those factors are the age of the body of water, water turbidly and siltation.
Crappies tend to grow faster in clearer, less turbid, newer lakes with steep-sided shorelines.
Studies have found that crappies grow best during the months of July and August. Two year old crappie completed 71% of their length growth during these months. This seems coupled with the post spawn feeding. These months were also the time when the fish moved around the most. It is assumed they were moving in search of forage.
Consistently catching big crappie requires some flexibility and study on the part of the angler. Most anglers have a set method of catching them and tend to stay with it even if the fish are not biting. It is more important to vary the presentation until the fish find what they are seeking for dinner. If jigs are not working then try tipping them with a minnow. If one color is not working well, then try another.
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