White crappie have a higher growth rate in terms of length than black crappie. The current all-tackle fishing world record for a black crappie is . White crappie and black crappie have become established in many lakes. The reservoir is stocked with Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, black crappie, and trout. The native fish species are largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and channel catfish. Local interests seeking alternative angling opportunities illegally introduced northern pike and black crappie. Black crappie has been reported in the lake as well. Kent Lake fish include Largemouth Bass,black crappie, bluegill and walleye. Common species of fish in Tainter Lake include walleye, black crappie, and bluegill. Most of the crappie found at Black Lake are black crappie. Black crappie were planted at one time but have apparently not continued. The lake has smallmouth bass, black crappie, northern pike, channel catfish, and trout. A major die-off of VHS-positive muskies, bluegills, and black crappie began on April 30, 2007. The common game fish are black crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and redbreast sunfish.