Thread: black nosed crappie

Originally Posted by crappiepappy

Craig .... isn't there also the possibility of a naturally occurring Blacknose population ??... According to this website - Fish of Eastern Kansas - Linn Valley Lakes - Blacknose are being raised for stocking public waters in Kansas . ... cp

crappiepappy, Yes, once the 'blacknose' crappie is available in a population with its' gene for 'the mark', others with the blacknose character could be produced if the genetic roll of the dice lands on 'blacknose'. Hmmm...I haven't seen that link for Linn Valley Lakes before today. I can tell you that no blacknose crappie are being raised in KDWPT hatcheries. However, private sector fish farms do grow, market, and sell blacknose crappie in Kansas. With that being said, it is illegal for members of the public to stock public fishing waters in Kansas.