CarpCarp
WARM WATER SPECIES
Length 30-75 cm (12-30 in)

Carp were introduced into Ontario in 1880. They inhabit shallow, warm, weedy water and stir up sediment when feeding on aquatic plants. Carp are noted for their heavy body and thick scales. Their average weight is 1 to 3 lbs. (.5 to 1.4 kg). This fish is found in Rice Lake, Chemong Lake, Pigeon Lake, Stoney Lake, Buckhorn Lake and more.