KIRBY LAKE

FISHING
December 24, 2024
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Kirby Lake is a popular fishing area in Texas, USA, known for its abundance of catfish, bass, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking and camping at the Big Country RV Park, which is just a short drive from the lake. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near underwater structures to increase your chances of catching a big one. The best time to visit Kirby Lake is in the spring and fall when temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

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