Grass Carp

Fishing Clubs Midlands Striper Club
1

Are there any Grass Carp remaining in Lake Murray?
Why do Grass Carp not eat alligator grass?
Is there any hydrilla coming back?

Thanks, Fishless

2

I saw a dead one floating last week.

Joby

3

Thank you Joby. About how big was it?

4

Looked like about thirty inches. If I remember right they said they would only eat a lot for about eight years then die.

Joby

5

I, for one, will be more than happy when they all die and some grass returns to the lake. Might not be a popular view with the millionaire home owners around the lake, but getting rid of all the grass has hurt the fishing.

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6

Thanks for the responses. I, too, would not argue with a little hydrilla.

I did a little research which indicates grass carp prefer and rarely eat anything but submerged grasses. Hence the abundance of alligator grace.
Fishless