Fishing for Grass carp

Ctenopharyngodon idella

The grass carp is a large, herbivorous freshwater fish known for its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and silvery scales. It primarily feeds on aquatic vegetation and is commonly found in rivers, lakes, and ponds. Typically reaching lengths of 24-40 inches and weighing 20-40 pounds, it exhibits calm behavior and is valued for controlling aquatic weed growth. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 98 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Grass carp

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Grass carp.

Fishbrain

Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Recently caught Grass carp

recently logged catches

Grass carp

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

Desert Harbor Lake

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

53 in · 63 lb 3 oz

recently logged catches

Grass carp

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

24 in · 6 lb

recently logged catches

Grass carp

Eastern Canal

20 in · 4 lb

recently logged catches

Grass carp

Arizona Canal

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

length · weight

recently logged catches

Grass carp

length · weight

Fishbrain

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

App Section

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available