There are two perceptions of common carp among anglers in the United States. One group believes that carp are dumb and that nothing could be easier than going after them. They believe that learning ...

I didn't grow up carp fishing - not in the traditional sense, anyway. Back in high school, living along the upper James River in Virginia, I was broke but restless, and every summer night seemed to ...

Carp get mixed reviews in this country. Some anglers — more than people may even realize — are obsessed with them. If you assess these bottom feeders based purely on the sizes they reach and the ...

Carp are probably the most misunderstood fish in our local water. I’d venture a guess that the common carp is the most disliked fish that swims. Why? Many people dislike them because they label them ...

Common carp are some of the hardest-fighting fish found anywhere. / Joe Shead They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are just plain ugly. These giant ...

Learn how a 16.3-pound carp set Maine’s record and why this hardy invasive fish thrives even in the state’s cold rivers and ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man didn’t have to go far to reel in a big catch and go viral in the process. Danny Vivar is no stranger to fishing, having previously perfected his craft across several ...

Scientists and fisheries managers from federal and state agencies, working to find solutions to this invasive carp problem, would like your help in mapping the spread of black carp by providing ...