First Cast species profile
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Freshwater
Overview
A wary vegetation-oriented carp often found around grass, canals, and quiet pond or lake edges.
- Family
- Cyprinidae
- Typical habitat
- Vegetation, Pond edges, Lake edges, Canals, Quiet coves
- Takes
- Bread, Corn, Vegetation-style baits where legal
- Seasonality
- Use stealth and check local rules because some grass carp are stocked or managed.
Identification
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