We have a "over"10 in length limit and 15 crappie per person. On Norfork lake. We only Keep 10 per person"our self imposed limit" and make sure they are "over" 11 in before putting them on ice and taking them Home no need or Reason to take a Chance.With that being said if you catch a short fish and hook it deep."If you keep it you are breaking the law if you return after killing it you break the law."Wasting".We try our best to revive the fish the best we can.Don't like length limits because of this Law.Good post will be interesting.