Common Carp
(Cyprinus carpio)

Other common names:
Carp.

Identification:
Very variable in form and colours.
A deep body with a long dorsal fin, a forked tail and large scales.
Relatively small mouth with two fleshy barbels.
Colours vary from olive brown to gold.

Typical location:
In slow flowing or standing waters with soft bottom.

Fishing methods:
Bottom fishing with dough, potatoes, molluscs, maggots or earthworm.

Fighting characteristics:
Long powerful pulls.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Common Carp: