White Crappie in Georgia
Georgia limits, records and waters for white crappie.
- 30limit
- 5 lb, 0 ozrecord
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white crappie in Georgia: the short version
In Georgia rules, White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is treated as a game fish. Under statewide freshwater, the limit reads 30 and the season is open all year.
The Georgia freshwater record stands at 5 lb, 0 oz, caught in 1984. Our lake and river pages mention it on 7 waters.
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Description. “Silver olive, 5-6 dorsal spines, vertical dark bars on the sides. Up to 5 lb; less than 2 lb typical.”
Habitat. “Deep water around drop-offs, stumps, brush or artificial cover. Nests in colonies. Spawns when water reaches 62-65 degrees, then returns to deep water, near drop-offs. More abundant than black crappie in muddy water.”
Range. “Tennessee, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chattahoochee, Flint, Ocmulgee, Oconee and Savannah River basins.”
Tips. “Fish in brush, logs and weeds. Schooling fish. Use minnows, crickets, worms or jigs.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
white crappie limits by water type in Georgia
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide freshwater | 30 | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
white crappie on the Georgia record lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 5 lb, 0 oz | Bibb County Pond | 1984 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Where to fish for white crappie in Georgia
Georgia lakes with white crappie
- Lake Allatoona11,860 acres
- Lake Blackshear8,500 acres
- Bartlett's Ferry Lake5,850 acres
- Lake Acworth303 acres
- Ocmulgee PFA Pond92 acres
- Kids' Fishing Lake2 acres
Georgia streams with white crappie
- Coosa RiverFloyd
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Who can put you on white crappie
- Reel Time Guide Servicefishing guide, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, (404) 803-0741
More Georgia fish like white crappie
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Chattahoochee Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- Tallapoosa Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
Georgia lakes and rivers near White Crappie in pictures
Photo: Jcgaylor, CC0 1.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Stelath, CC BY 4.0
Quick answers on Georgia white crappie
What size limit covers white crappie in Georgia?
30 for statewide freshwater; season open all year.
How big is Georgia's record white crappie?
5 lb, 0 oz on the freshwater list, from Bibb County Pond in 1984.
Which Georgia waters hold white crappie?
7 water pages on this site, led by Lake Allatoona, Lake Blackshear and Bartlett's Ferry Lake.
Does WRD release white crappie?
No WRD stocking list covers it.
Is white crappie freshwater or saltwater in Georgia?
A game fish, Pomoxis annularis; freshwater water.
Which months may I keep white crappie?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
What does a Georgia license cost to fish for white crappie?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Which Georgia guides target white crappie?
1 guide or captain on the list, among them Reel Time Guide Service.
Line up a white crappie trip in Georgia
The pages linked above carry access points and creel rules.