Freshwater
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Hebrew name: קרפיון
- Peak season
- Late Spring through Fall
- Length range
- 30–100 cm
- Weight range
- 1–30 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Lakes, rivers, and ponds with silty or muddy bottoms. Thrives in warm water near weed beds and overhanging trees.
Behavior
Omnivorous bottom feeder that roots through silt. Very strong fighter; wary and intelligent once hook-shy.
Best techniques
- Hair rig with boilies
- Method feeder
- Corn on float rig
- Surface fishing with bread
