blacks vs. whites

[bowhunter012463]

I don't know the answer and don't think I've ever heard anyone say, but do black and white crappie in the same area of a lake spawn at the same time or does one before the other?

[ronetone]

i've heard that blacks spawn earlier than whites, but have no confirmation on that

[Locator79]

Whites will spawn a little later but the time period will overlap. Whites also spawn in deeper water, and usually will not be up on the banks in shallow brush.

[RetiredRR]

I've never caught a white in really shallow water, but blacks will get their backs out of the water for some reason.

[bowhunter012463]

Thanks guys, it makes sense as to the fish I caught yesterday.

[20watt]

I've also heard blacks spawn earlier than whites but I can't confirm that either....

[Captain Slabbin']

I agree with RR, blacks will spawn dance in less than 2' at times but the whites hang a bit deeper. We seem to get a decent mix of whites and blacks this time of year, but when we go at night, we hardly ever get a black in the boat.

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