Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

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 ...

The common carp, found in many waterways, was introduced to the U.S. in the late 19th century by the U.S. Fish Commission. Spencer Fullerton Baird, the commissioner, believed carp would supplement ...