Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
A large herbivorous cyprinid native to eastern Asia that was introduced to North America for aquatic vegetation control. Known for their impressive size and strong fighting ability when hooked.
Grass Carp at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ctenopharyngodon idella
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 15-40 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Grass carp inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs where they feed primarily on aquatic vegetation. Anglers target them with corn, dough balls, or vegetation baits near weed beds and shallow areas. They are often found in warmer water during summer months.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a grass 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™ worksGrass Carp questions people ask
Grass Carp is Ctenopharyngodon idella.
A typical grass carp runs 24-48 inches, 15-40 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every grass carp you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Grass carp inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs where they feed primarily on aquatic vegetation. Anglers target them with corn, dough balls, or vegetation baits near weed beds and shallow areas. They are often found in warmer water during summer months. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the 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.
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