Thread: Best crappie lakes in Arkansas

Originally Posted by NIMROD

Just want to show the people the need to reduce limits on some lakes . It would apply to us all . I would be happy to see a slot and lower limit on some lakes . Nimrod has had overpopulation problem for many years . Till our laws change I will keep limits everyday I can . I been on one lake where 20 to 40 boats hammering a hole for weeks . Had some ask why not turn yours loose ? Not much good with crowds hammering them daily for weeks while bunched up following Shad . Here since livescope I see more Bass fishermen chasing Crappie . They release Bass but hammer the Crappie .

If something is not done very soon, a two pound crappie will become a rareity. I'd love to see a slot limit where anything over 14" would be illegal to keep. Take a picture and put them back. The smaller fish are way better to eat anyway. Livescope without a slot limit is ruining our lakes IMO.

Originally Posted by CatchumDeep

If something is not done very soon, a two pound crappie will become a rareity. I'd love to see a slot limit where anything over 14" would be illegal to keep. Take a picture and put them back. The smaller fish are way better to eat anyway. Livescope without a slot limit is ruining our lakes IMO.

Maybe a slot but some lakes here most 15'' are at the end of their lifespan . But I agree it will take regulation because just a few releasing big fish won't help much .

Originally Posted by NIMROD

Maybe a slot but some lakes here most 15'' are at the end of their lifespan . But I agree it will take regulation because just a few releasing big fish won't help much .

You're right about that. I was speaking in reference to the Big 4 in Mississippi where 15" fish are still common. So, a 14" max keeper size at Big 4 may relate to a 12-1/2" max at another lake, etc.

Originally Posted by CatchumDeep

If something is not done very soon, a two pound crappie will become a rareity. I'd love to see a slot limit where anything over 14" would be illegal to keep. Take a picture and put them back. The smaller fish are way better to eat anyway. Livescope without a slot limit is ruining our lakes IMO.

I agree fully. Turned this ole boy loose right after the pic was taken. I'll get him again someday.......

Originally Posted by GoTennTitans

I agree fully. Turned this ole boy loose right after the pic was taken. I'll get him again someday.......

That fish most likely not live very long even if no one catches it

Originally Posted by NIMROD

That fish most likely not live very long even if no one catches it

I know everything has a life expectancy including us and I've had numerous commercial fishermen at Sardis tell me they've seen crappie that were well in excess of 5 pounds in their nets. Does anyone know what is life expectancy of a crappie in a fertile lake in this area in years?