What is the difference between Crappie and White Perch. One of the members said he caught both in one trip. I thought they were the same thing. I know there are white and Black Crappie.
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What is the difference between Crappie and White Perch. One of the members said he caught both in one trip. I thought they were the same thing. I know there are white and Black Crappie.
Boone .... some people call Crappie "white perch" ... which is incorrect, as there is a seperate species of fish known as White Perch. But, don't feel alone in not knowing ... I grew up hearing Freshwater Drum called "white perch" ... LOL !! (again, a totally different species of fish)Quote:
Originally Posted by Boone1
White Perch are actually a member of the temperate bass family, like a Striped Bass or White Bass, & not a true "perch" : Google
Crappie are a member of the Sunfish family, along with Largemouth/Smallmouth/Spotted Bass & Bluegill.
Crappie, like most other fish species, have a collection of "nicknames" .... some of which include the same names & nicknames of totally seperate species, along with regional preferences. Some people even refer to all Black Crappie, as male White Crappie .... since the male White Crappie, during the spawning season, turns darker & it's black markings expand.
.... cp :cool:
this is white perch
http://www.fish.state.pa.us/images/b...0-25white1.jpg
And a dang nice one at that!CFQuote:
Originally Posted by IceManCometh
Now that looks like what we call a White Bass. Some people think that they are just large Barfish. The Barfish are smaller and have a yellowish tint to them. These White Bass are pretty good to eat, not so fond of the Barfish.
Boone, I'm with YOU on that one. I think it looks more like a White Bass, than a White Perch. (especially since it seems to have predominant stripes, and the top fins are seperated by some space ... both of which occur on a White Bass, & not on a White Perch).Quote:
Originally Posted by Boone1
And, just to add a little more "what did you call that fish" flavor to this thread .... I was taught to call a Freshwater Drum, a White Perch, when I was young ... and didn't know any better until I was in my late 20's .... LOL !!! None of the lakes in KY even have White Perch in them, that I know about. It was just a erroneous nickname that was used by the locals !!
Now, about them "barfish" .... those are Yellow Bass, and related to the White Bass (Morone family). Don't know about down your way .... but, up here, the Yellow Bass are considered as a "good eating" fish. Like the White Bass, you have to remove the red meat from the outer sides of your filets, when cleaning them ... and that helps remove the heavy "fishy/muddy" taste.
... cp
I've known several people that call, bluegill, crappie, red ear, and just about any other pan fish, perch...
White Bass/ White Perch picture
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ing/j10r3r.jpg
White perch is what i catch when i fish for white perch!Crappie is the Yankee term for white perch.Cajuns try to confuse Yankees by calling white perch sac a lait........ and it works, just look at the super moderators explanation! lol
I know this is an old thread. A white perch, when you pull up on his top dorsal fin it will also pull up his back dorsal fin. That doesn't happen with a sandie. Here is a helpful link.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Here's probably the best thing to clear up "which is which", when it comes to "temperate bass". The Kansas DFW has put together a nice little poster to help folks tell them all apart. By the way, I grew up calling white perch "silver bass", until I learned what they are when I searched online to find out if folks eat them. Turns out, white perch are just as tastey as yellow perch (even though unrelated).
Also, we call freshwater drum "sheepshead" around here.
http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/conten...ate%20Bass.pdf
Intresting never heard of a Wiper.
when and where did you catch this bohemoth !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by IceManCometh