Fishing · Crappie
Daily crappie limits and minimum lengths. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-24Crappie: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 25 per day. No minimum length.Statewide | 4 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table.Inland waters, statewide (white or black crappie and hybrids) | 1 | May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches.White and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water | 1 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits.Statewide | 5 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-10-24 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
Not added yet for crappie: Ohio. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.