Pomoxis is a genus of freshwater fish in the
sunfish family (family Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. The
type species is P. annularis, the white crappie. The common name
crappie (pronounced /'kræpi?/), refers to either of the Pomoxis
species, both of which are extremely popular game fish.
Both species of crappie as adults feed
predominantly on smaller species, including the young of their own
predators (which include the northern pike, muskellunge, and
walleye). They have diverse diets, however, including zooplankton,
insects, and crustaceans. By day, crappie tend to be less active
and to concentrate around weed beds or submerged objects, such as
logs and boulders; they feed especially at dawn and dusk, moving
then into open water or approaching the shore.
The Pomoxis species are highly regarded game
fishes and are often considered to be among the best tasting
freshwater fish. Because of their diverse diets, crappie may be
caught in many ways, including casting light jigs, trolling with
minnows or artificial lures, using small spinnerbaits, or using
bobbers. Crappie are also popular with ice-fishers, as they are
active in winter.
The genus name Pomoxis derives from the Greek
p?µa (cover, plug, operculum) and ???? (sharp). The common name
(also spelled croppie or crappé), derives from the Canadian French
crapet, which refers to many different fishes of the family
Centrarchidae. Note that the plural form of the name, crappies,
tends not to be used, by analogy with fishes, except to refer to
types of crappie. Other names for crappies are papermouths, calico
bass, strawberry bass, white perch, specks, sac-a-lait, rock bass
and Oswego bass.
Busse Lake is located S. of Higgins Rd. between
Interstate 290 (Rt. 53) and Arlington Heights Rd. Total area 590
acres. Depths to 14 feet. Three separate bodies of water: North
Pool (25 acres); South Pool (146 acres); Main Pool (419 acres).
Sailboats, canoes, and rowboats are permitted on the Main Lake and
on the South Pool. Wheelchair ramps from parking lots to the
fishing walls. Fishes stocked are: Largemouth bass, bluegill,
bullhead, northern pike, walleye, sunfishes, crappie and channel
catfish. Boat rental available. Bass size limit — 14 inches.
Walleye size limit — 18 inches.
Warning: If you are planning on hunting this
series with your own boat, please be sure that you do not
have a Gas Motor on your boat, Electric motors are
allowed. Also, certain inflatables are allowed, you
may want to check the restrictions on
inflatables.
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