Common Carp near Pool 4

Anyone know about the common carp population near the Red Wing area?

We’ve caught several species up to 37lbs over the years fishing walleye/sauger.

thats some heavy fish. would you say there are high numbers of common carp in the area?

Absolutely. Pitch hair jigs for walleyes in the early fall! You can’t beat them off with a stick. I second Tom’s comment on the size, 20’s are not uncommon, and I remember dad with a buffalo that had to push 40 several years ago in the spring.

We also boast sheepshead of abnormal size if you’re into that………………..

Clive caught this buffalo about a week ago on pool 4. He said it was almost as fun as a catfish.

We had 3 – 30lb+ carp on the line on Friday when we were pre fishing for the FYB. I hooked into a monster pitching a ringworm. Had him boat side and he came unbuttoned. This was the biggest carp I have ever had on my line hands down. It was a fun fight, but I was not sad when the hook came out and he swam away