In Wyoming, black crappie are found in Ocean Lake, Boysen Reservoirs, Lake DeSmet and several other reservoirs and small lakes. Crappie do best in lakes and reservoirs with warm water temperatures and an abundance of small forage fish. Spawning takes place in the early summer when water temperatures reach sixty degrees Fahrenheit. Spawning patterns are similar to those of bass and sunfish. Food of the crappie includes insects and crustaceans with a strong preference for small fish as the crappie get larger.
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