Grass Carp: Why Every Fish You Catch Comes From a Hatchery
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Grass carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes)
Amur
Description
Grass carp is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family, also known as the white amur.
Habitat
Lives in still waters and rivers. In summer it stays among aquatic plants; in winter it retreats to the deepest areas.
Diet
herbivore; it feeds on reeds, sedges, water lentils, toadstools, dropsy and rushes; can eat grass and clover.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Maize
- Bread
- Young reed shoots
- Lettuce
- Clover
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Early autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Morning, Afternoon, Warm days
📍 Where to Fish
Vegetated areas and shallow bays. In summer it may feed near the surface among reeds in warm, sheltered lake areas.
How to catch: Grass carp
Use plant-based baits and approach quietly. Grass carp can be wary of noise and can grow very large.