The native range of the Black Crappie is believed to extend throughout eastern North America; however, due to its popularity as a sport fish, it has been introduced into lakes across the United States and southern Canada. They prefer clear waters with abundant aquatic vegetation cover. Black Crappie have 7–8 dorsal spines and are silvery white in colour with irregular black mottled markings, which distinguishes them from White Crappie, which have 5–6 dorsal spines and markings that form vertical bars.They can live up to 15 years and can reach up to 49 cm (19.3 in) in length and a maximum weight of 6 lb (2.7 kg), though they are more commonly found around 2 lb (0.9 kg). Black Crappie typically feed on smaller fish as well as aquatic invertebrates and crustaceans. They can be caught using a variety of methods and baits, including small jigs, hair jigs, spinners, spoons, minnows, and worms, often near underwater vegetation and structures. Sources: Discover Boating (https://www.discoverboating.ca/resources/article.aspx?id=269) and Florida Museum (https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/black-crappie/)