Common carp in Florida

Meet the species

Common carp
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Scientific name

Cyprinus carpio

Overview

Occurs throughout apalachicola and ochlockonee river systems in variety of habitats ranging from steep natural banks to gentle banks, dike fields, sand disposal areas, rocky outcrops, and backwater sloughs with or without submergent vegetation; not nearly as abundant in Florida as most other states, possibly due to our short and mild winters.

At a glance

Regions
Panhandle
Water
Freshwater

Florida fishing record

Weight
35 lb
Location
Type
Florida state record

Open record source

Record catch notes

35.0 lb; at -

When to fish

Good months

January–december

Season notes

Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may intentional year round: Florida freshwater sport fish generally available year-round; peak months only when FWC When-to-Fish states them.

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Where to fish

Florida regions

Panhandle

Water

Freshwater

Habitat

Occurs throughout apalachicola and ochlockonee river systems in variety of habitats ranging from steep natural banks to gentle banks, dike fields, sand disposal areas, rocky outcrops, and backwater sloughs with or without submergent vegetation; not nearly as abundant in Florida as most other states, possibly due to our short and mild winters.

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Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.