Identification. The Kazakh steppeland, north of the Tien Shan Mountains, south of Russian Siberia, west of the Caspian Sea, and east of China, has been inhabited since the Stone Age.
Black crappie have seven or eight dorsal spines, while white crappies have only six Common names: Specks, White Perch, Sac-a-lait, Croppie, Papermouth, Slab. Size: The world record black crappie is 5 lbs, and the record white crappie is 5 lbs, 3 oz.
It's a good thing that these fish are not only one of the tastiest fish, but are fun to catch. It is also fortunate that the personal possession limit is 15 fish. Big Turtle Lake is well known for its sizable black crappie. Many of the Crappies caught here measure 10-15 inches.