Common carp in Florida
Meet the species
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
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.
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
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
- Floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.