Went to the ol' carpin' hole

[danbouck]

Along with everyone else around here, the itch to do some softwater fishing is driving me crazy. I took a drive to my local carp spot to find a horrible sight

 

 

 

 

There are quite a few dead carp all over. Looks like I will have to find a couple more spots. Enjoyed a nice walk anyway and the kids are getting excited for some warm weather and fishing

 

 

 

[mike rousseau]

There is an area where I live were this happens sometimes.... The water is usually deep enough to survive... But if there is too much snow you don't get sun penetration to create oxygen...

[hammercarp]

That sucks about the pond.

Looks like the kids enjoyed the day outdoors though.

If you think you have the itch. I go crazy this time of year. The carp angling club that I am a member of has guys from the southern states posting pictures of the 20's and 30's they are catching in places like Tennessee and the Carolinas.

[fishrking]

It's likely not uncommon for your creek to have some winter 'die-off'. Lack of oxygen can take quite a toll - especially on larger, older fish depending on how long the ice stays on the creek.

[Mike Pike]

Fear not, Dan. There will be more to replace those come in from the river. Carp on!

[Marko]

Thats not what i wanted to see!

I got couple of nice ones there last year. I am sure there are plenty left behind...

[danbouck]

I walked the entire creek and there were no spots deep enough so let's hope they come in from the river.

[The Urban Fisherman]

You inspired me to take the kids down the road to big creek tonight... Like the rest of the gang said... They'll be back!

[Trevor0179]

wow that looks terrible man there were some big old fish in there that sucks!!!!