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Last Updated on 13.07.10
Itis a large fish that can reach weight of 40 kilos. It has a long and flat body covered with big scales. A characteristic feature of the cyprinid family is their mouth with lips that can extend to the shape of a tube, a sign of adaptation to the way of feeding underwater. Its spawning time is in April - May. The optimal temperature is 190C. The minimum sizeof a caught carp is of 35 cm.
The lure used for sport fishing: polenta, corn beas, worms, little vorms. For a successfull catch, a very important aspect is the lure with polenta, corn etc.
Fishing places in Danube Delta - Caraorman: During the summer, due to the high temperature and the low level of the water, the carp migrates from the shallow lakes to the channels, where it can find fresh water channels. There are also periods when the Crisan-Caraorman channel is full of carp and also moments when it is hard to find.
Fishing period: At the end of the prohibition period, that is from mid July to October, and if the weather is nice it can also be caught in November. September is considerate to be the best month for carp fishing.
