Bighead Carp

Q: What is the scientific name for bighead carp?

Bighead Carp is Hypophthalmichthys nobilis.

The record

Bighead Carp at a glance

Scientific name: Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Typical size: 24-48 inches, 20-80 lbs
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Freshwater
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in large rivers, reservoirs, and connected waterways throughout much of the Mississippi River basin. Typically targeted by bow fishing or commercial netting rather than traditional angling due to their filter-feeding habits. They prefer deeper, slower-moving waters with high plankton concentrations.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a bighead carp through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

Bighead Carp questions people ask

What is the scientific name for bighead carp?

Bighead Carp is Hypophthalmichthys nobilis.

How big does a bighead carp get?

A typical bighead carp runs 24-48 inches, 20-80 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bighead carp you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do bighead carp live?

Found in large rivers, reservoirs, and connected waterways throughout much of the Mississippi River basin. Typically targeted by bow fishing or commercial netting rather than traditional angling due to their filter-feeding habits. They prefer deeper, slower-moving waters with high plankton concentrations. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.

Is bighead carp in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Freshwater