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The fish kill, primarily involving crappies, began during the first week of June, following a late-May heat wave.—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026 These are irresistible to smallmouth bass, big crappies, largemouths, and trout.—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 The marina property, which includes a beach, boat slips, a bait shop, a crappie house and the bar, Tavern on the Lake, is owned by the city and leased to Randy Plyler, a Weatherford Realtor and businessman, under an operating agreement.—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 Fishermen can expect to find bass, crappies, catfish, and more.—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crappie