fishing rod Loc: Michigan

Were do u find the most of each, geographically? And how do u tell the difference?

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

JimRed Loc: Coastal New Jersey, Belmar area

Ways the White Crappie Differs from the Black:
The dorsal fin is set back further on this species.
The coloration is generally much lighter, especially the back.
The dorsal fin has only 5-6 spines, compared to the black crappie which has 7-8 visible.
White crappies tend to have a bit more of an elongated body.
This species is more tolerant of murky water.

Could not find a good answer to the geography- this one apparently is from a PA oriented site:
Species overview: Today the white crappie is found throughout Pennsylvania. It has been widely introduced around the United States. Biologists believe it was native to the Mississippi and Great Lakes watersheds, but not originally in Atlantic Coast watersheds. In Pennsylvania, the white crappie is less common than its cousin, the black crappie, but it is found across the state. The white crappie has a tendency sometimes to overpopulate its home waters, resulting in stunted fish.

Dennisjj Loc: Kinston N.C.

Good info on the crappie never knew that about them.

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

There is also a crappie with a black stripe from its lip down its back.

Hybrid black crappie.

Friend has some in his pond.

bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma

Black crappie are recommended for pond stocking because 85 % of the fry are Male. This helps keep the crappie from overpopulating & becoming stunted.

Raw Dawg Ron Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Learn something new, thought black crappy was a local southern fish and there is hybrids too! Scratch me head first white bass I caught, not a crappie?