We have no set "HOA" rules on the pond, but most practice catch and release.

I have just started fishing the pond and was told in the past there were no crappie in the pond. I am also new to this type of fishing and posted the pictures above on the HOA facebook page for ID. I was pretty sure this was a white crappie.

I got two types of responses, first several responses identifying these two fish a white crappie and saying that is all they ever catch in the pond.

The other but fewer responses were to not put these crappie back in the pond after catching them. Toss them on the bank or eat them.

I am pretty sure I can oblige the eating part. Should I? This pond is less than 1-1/2 acres.