Crappie just aren't very big

[dacoltfan]

I have been catching 6 or 7 inch crappie out of my pond, but that's it. none any bigger. does the amount of fish have to do with the size of fish?

[gabowman]

I've read many times that crappie can over populate a pond and it will stunt their growth. If youre catching ALOT of 6 and 7 inchers I'd be taking them out of the pond. Reduce the numbers and the size might improve.

[dacoltfan]

i have been considering it, but would they be worth it to filet them

[RBeav]

Deep fried crappie samplers are good any time

[dacoltfan]

ok ill try that out.

[jonny177]

7 and inchers are best baked. they dont comout so well fried.

[dacoltfan]

ok i will bake em then

[BarryG]

Cook them any way you can and you can decide how you want to do it in the future. Sounds like they may be stunted, keep a bunch for the next couple years and your size will probably increase.

[PIGINTHEPIGPEN]

If your pond is only 1.5 deep. Your not likely to see big crappie in it ever. How cold does it get in the winter time were you live?

[rivercrappievt]

sounds like they are stunted. Do you know what other fish are in the pond to eat the craapies. There should be something in there to keep them in check.