Missouri Black Crappie Record 2026: 5 lb
The Missouri state record black crappie weighed 5 lb. It was caught in 2006 from Private Pond by John R. Horstman, and the Missouri Department of Conservation still recognizes it as the state mark 20 years later.
Where the record came from
The record came from Private Pond. It has no water-quality readings on this site: the lake index covers standing lakes with EPA Water Quality Portal samples, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the Missouri lakes with readings instead.
Black Crappie records by state
Missouri ranks 2 of 10 among the states in our index for record black crappie. Minnesota holds the heaviest at 5 lb, set in 1940.
| # | State | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5 lb | 1940 | Vermilion River |
| 2 | Missouri (this page) | 5 lb | 2006 | Private Pond |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 4 lb 8 oz | 1996 | Gile Flowage |
| 4 | Illinois | 4 lb 8 oz | 1976 | Rend Lake |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 lb 8 oz | 1981 | Private lake |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4 lb 3 oz | 2000 | Hammond Lake |
| 7 | Michigan | 4 lb 2 oz | 1947 | Lincoln Lake |
| 8 | New York | 4 lb 1 oz | 2018 | Lake Flavia |
| 9 | Iowa | 3 lb 15 oz | 2026 | Lake of Three Fires |
| 10 | South Dakota | 3 lb 8 oz | 2004 | SDSU Pond |
Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.
How it ranks inside Missouri
17 of Missouri's 20 standing records are heavier than the 5 lb black crappie — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 15 Missouri records have stood longer, the black crappie mark dating to 2006.