Common carp are prolific, well-suited to most any environment, and down right tough.
In short, they are here to stay. We wanted to find out just what sort of impact this exotic species has on our lake system when they invade. We measured angling pressure, catch, and harvest of largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie at Swan Lake in Carroll County. Fishing pressure decreased from 277 hours per acre in 1992 to 182 hours per acre in 1996. The number of anglers decreased from 16,500 in 1992 to 11,500 in 1996.