In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

A few weeks back while wrapping up a guided fishing trip at one of the Belton Lake boat ramps, I observed two individuals ...

I HEARD recently of a sporting quiz being run in a pub and the question that caused the greatest laughter and debate was the one to name the most popular fish. I HEARD recently of a sporting quiz ...

A proposed change would add the use of grass carp and common carp as live bait, per conservation officials. A public comment period is slated for March. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave ...

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 ...

Big fish, cheap fish; sport fish, gefilte fish. With apologies to Dr. Seuss, that’s a decent summary of the situation for carp today. The fish has its share of devoted fans — some like it dead on a ...