| Florida's statewide abundance of fishing resources | | | | A total of 25-30 Crappie can be taken per day, |
| makes it one of the most popular places to plan a | | | | depending on the area in which you are fishing. |
| fishing vacation. | | | | This is a strict rule enforced by local game |
| Types of Crappie in Florida Waters: Both Black | | | | rangers, and strong punishments come with |
| Crappie and White Crappie can be found in Florida | | | | breaking this rule, so be careful and keep count! |
| waters, though the Black Crappie are more | | | | Florida Hot Spots : LAKE KISSIMMEE- Lake |
| predominate. | | | | Kissimmee is a large rectangular lake, spreading |
| The State Record for Black Crappie is 3 pounds, | | | | over 35,000 acres. Lake Kissimmee stretches |
| 13 ounces. Black Crappie prefer water | | | | from State Route 60 north along the western |
| temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees, and deeper, | | | | edge of Osceola County. The typical depth is |
| slow moving waters. | | | | somewhat shallow, at only 10 feet deep. The lake |
| White Crappie also prefer water temperatures of | | | | has a number of recognizable islands, such as |
| 68 to 72 Degrees. White Crappie prefer darker, | | | | Stern, Rabbit, Ox, Bird and, the largest of them |
| murky waters, with ample amounts of cover | | | | all, Brahma Island. |
| available. | | | | Lake Kissimmee does not require any special |
| Rules and Regulations on Crappie in Florida : To | | | | techniques or equipment to catch Crappie. |
| fish in Florida, you must be a resident for no less | | | | Instead, a pole of your choice, whether it be a |
| then six months prior to purchasing your fishing | | | | cane pole or standard 10 ft fiberglass pole, small |
| license. None fishing licensees are also available. All | | | | hooks, and corks will do the trick. Live bait such |
| military personnel and their families that are | | | | as crickets and earthworms may be your best |
| stationed in Florida are consider Florida residents, | | | | bet. |
| no matter the length of time in which they have | | | | Fisherman must beware of bad weather on Lake |
| been in Florida. | | | | Kissimmee. Because of the size of the lake, and |
| You can purchase licenses at any county tax | | | | how shallow the lake is, even the smallest wind |
| collectors or at any of their subagents. Subagents | | | | gusts of 10 to 15 miles per hour can kick up |
| can generally be found in tackle and bait shops, | | | | some high waves, which could potentially be |
| fish camps, sporting goods stores, and larger | | | | dangerous to fisherman in smaller boats. On days |
| department stores that have outdoor sections. | | | | when wind is present, it may be better to fish |
| When purchasing your license from a subagent, it | | | | onshore, or use a boat that is larger and more |
| is typically about 50 cents more. The prices are | | | | stable. |
| set by the Florida Legislature. | | | | |