Category: Fish

Bread is one of my most effective baits for targeting grass carp. However it’s not the easiest bait to use. It is difficult to keep it on the hook and difficult to present it naturally to the grass carp. Can you catch carp on bread? Is Bread A Good Bait For Carp? Yes, bread is […]

Grass carp not only will readily consume pelleted fish food intended for other species such as bluegill, catfish, or feed-trained bass: they relish it, and in the presence of it will focus on it above all other food sources, including that primrose or watermilfoil you stocked them to eat. What is the best food for […]

Grass carp also don’t eat other fish or their eggs; they prefer plants and weeds. With a sufficient supply of plants grass carp can become quite large, and can weigh up to 20 pounds. Do carp fish eat goldfish? The following fish species can be eaten by koi carp and should hence not be introduced […]

All pond fish require oxygen, including koi carp, and will benefit the greatest from oxygen levels above 8 ppm. Most fish require at least 6 parts per million (ppm) of dissolved oxygen – once levels fall below this level, fish become stressed and may have reduced appetite, won’t spawn, and will likely be lethargic. How […]

Bow hunting has proven to be an effective method of eradicating grass carp. If you are not proficient with a bow and arrow, then contact a local bow hunting club; members will welcome the challenge. Grass carp are edible and may be sold to Japanese restaurants or live carp may be moved to another pond […]

between 20 and thirty years. Most pond keepers can expect their fish to survive for between 20 and thirty years. The oldest known carp was a wonderful specimen called Hanako in Japan who lived to the incredible age of 226! How long do koi carp live in a pond? Koi can live in excess of […]

These sudden “kills” usually occur in fishing ponds or lakes with “wild” (bass, bluegill, catfish, grass carp, etc.) fish populations, and that do not receive mechanical aeration. Weather conditions, especially periods with high rainfallrainfallHujan is a Malaysian indie rock band formed in Kuala Lumpur, in 2005. It was founded by vocalist Noh Salleh and lead […]

Small grass carp may be lost to predation by birds, snakes, and other species of fish. In water bodies with largemouth bass it is recommended to stock fish larger than 12 inches (30 cm) or 1 lb (0.45 kg). What eats a carp? Predators of young carp include larger fish like northern pike, walleye and […]

Grass carp can weigh anywhere from 40 to 110 pounds and are known for putting up a tough fight, making them a favorite fish species of many anglers. Do carp give good fights? Well, first because they are one of the best “fighting fish” in inland waters. Second, there are many to use as food. […]

Scientists have found the smallest known fish in the peat swamps of Sumatra, an island in Indonesia, according to research published in Proceedings B, a journal put out by the UK’s Royal Society. Individuals of the Paedocypris genus—members of the carp family—can be just 7.9mm long at maturity. What is the smallest type of carp? […]

The colour of a carp is generally governed by pigment cells in the skin of the fish. These are called chromatophores and most are black but other colours do exist. These contract or expand to make a fish either lighter or darker respectively. This process is relulated by hormones in the fish’s blood.” Can you […]

As Poland is more than 80 per cent Catholic, the Wigilia meal is meat-free with a main course of fish, most famously carp, which is meant to bring good fortune. Do Polish eat carp for Christmas? In Poland, the dish is one of 12 in a Christmas Eve feast known as the Wigilia supper. The […]

They are considered as a Noxious Species and must not be returned to the water alive. Carp must be killed immediately. Fishers are reminded not to leave the dead fish on shore at the fishing location. What do you do with carp? I once used chopped carp as highly effective trapping bait, cashing in on […]

Carp are various species of oily freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. While carp is consumed in many parts of the world, they are generally considered an invasive species in parts of Africa, Australia and most of the United States. How do you identify […]

Koi, along with catfish, goatfish, hagfish, sturgeon, zebrafish, some species of shark and other carp, have barbels. They use these taste bud-covered organs to search for food in murky water. Koi and other carp have four barbels, with two on each side of the koi’s mouth (termed “maxillary barbels”). Do carp have barbels? The carp […]

What does ghost carp look like? Ghost carp are very pale, almost translucent white. They can have gray markings around their eyes and mouth. Their scales are much smaller than other types of carp which makes them look different from common carps or catfish. Are ghost carp invisible under water? Unfortunately, in my dad’s pond […]

What’s a good way to catch ghost carp? Since ghost carp prefer calm water environments, try fishing in a pond or lake. They will sometimes feed on insects and plants so try using worms as bait. How do you get ghost carp? Ghost Koi were first conceived in the 1980’s, when Koi Carp bred with […]

But it can be quick when it needs to be. Take the case of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). The species, like most fish, is covered in scales, but medieval European monks selectively bred carp centuries ago to produce ones with fewer scales, thus making them easier to gut and cook. What carp has no […]

30-40 years, on average. What is the life expectancy of a carp? Carp live an average of 17 to 20 years, but some carp have been known to live up to 47 years in captivity. How old is a 40lb carp? Grass carp Adults often attain nearly 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) in length and over […]

Top 10 Best Places for Carp Fishing in the UK! Alderwood Ponds, Steyning, West Sussex. Lathom Fisheries, Burscough, Lancashire. Clapham Common Pond, South London. Eden Meadows, County Durham. Cobbleacre Lakes, Hevingham, Norfolk. Longleat Fishery, Warminster, Wilts. Stanwick Lake Fisheries, Stanwick, Wellingborough. Where can I catch a big carp UK? if it’s the chance of a […]