Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
The UK's most popular coarse fish. Powerful, wary fish in lakes, rivers, and commercials.
Habitat
Lakes, rivers, commercial fisheries
Diet
Invertebrates, plant matter, boilies
Average Size
5–15 lb
Max Size
60+ lb
Best Seasons
Best Baits
Best Methods
Recommended tackle for Common Carp
Most UK anglers targeting common carp use setups like these — available in our shop.
Bait & feed
Hooks & terminal tackle
UK Regulations
No national closed season on stillwaters.
Where to catch Common Carp in the UK
Linear Fisheries
Oxfordshire · South East
Frensham Great Pond
Surrey · South East
Ringstead Ash Pond
Northamptonshire · South East
Thorpe Lea Fishery
Surrey · South East
Bray Lake
Berkshire · South East
Sheepwell Lake
Oxfordshire · South East
Anglers Paradise
Devon · South West
Sandy Park Lakes
Cornwall · South West
Syon Park Fishery
Greater London · London
Hampstead Heath Ponds
Greater London · London
Fairlop Waters
Greater London · London
Earlswood Lakes
Warwickshire · East Midlands