Crappies or rock bass

aquabones · 08-12-2014, 06:55 AM

I'm new to fishing so I was wondering what is the difference between the rock bass and crappies that were mentioned in one of the forums?
I'm fishing near Levitt Park end of the lake and was wondering if these fish are there.
Does anyone have pictures if they caught either of these two fish.

Winnilifer · 08-12-2014, 04:49 PM

Your answers can be found here:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...light=crappies

and here:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=rock+bass

PastorT · 08-22-2014, 08:16 AM

Rock Bass have red eyes. Crappie have soft skin near their lips, it often rips when caught by a hook.

NH_boater · 08-25-2014, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorT

Rock Bass have red eyes. Crappie have soft skin near their lips, it often rips when caught by a hook.

Of course, smallies can also have red eyes (quite common) and in rare cases, large mouth can to but this is very rare.

08-12-2014, 06:55 AM	#1
aquabones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 74 Thanks: 53 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Crappies or rock bass I'm new to fishing so I was wondering what is the difference between the rock bass and crappies that were mentioned in one of the forums? I'm fishing near Levitt Park end of the lake and was wondering if these fish are there. Does anyone have pictures if they caught either of these two fish.

08-12-2014, 04:49 PM	#2
Winnilifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tyngsborough, Ma & Laconia, NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 14 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Rock Bass & Crappies Your answers can be found here: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...light=crappies and here: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=rock+bass

08-22-2014, 08:16 AM	#3
PastorT Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	rock bass Rock Bass have red eyes. Crappie have soft skin near their lips, it often rips when caught by a hook.

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