I am new to carp fishing. I have always fished bass. What is the best time of day to fish carp?

Question

I always use the lunar scale as well for best fishing times and days of the month to fish. I was wondering if these apply to carp fishing as well. It seems like an entirely different ball game. I like the hunt with bass fishing. Carp fishing is all about patience. Something I will have to get used to... But any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Try going more towards the evening hours or early morning.You can chum the area you want to fish with some canned sweet corn and use the corn for bait also.They are a blast to catch and most will fight harder than any other freshwater fish.To better help you out try checking out CAG.

I've been a member for a few years and carp is about the only thing I fish for now.But even without being a member you can find an unlimited source of knowledge.

Here's the link http://carpanglersgroup.com

We have members from all over the world,so you'll find more ways than one that help.

Good luck and Tight Lines

Answer 2

where i live, in indiana, evening is probably the best time.

Answer 3

in the Missouri river the best time to fish for carp is from 11:00am to 3:00pm and usually the best baits are catfish stuff, ham, bread, and cheese

Answer 4

In the local ponds I fish at I go whenever I can,any time of the day,any weather.Personally I haven't had any greater luck at one time of the day or another.I enjoy carp fishing for the peace and quiet I get.Sometimes I'll being a newspaper to read or a book.If you do that,just stay ready!

Answer 5

Carp are really fun to catch and they grow to enormous size. Two bait recommendations for ya - corn on a small hook or they make carp powerbait that you can purchase. Fish for them most anytime, they cruise day and night. Best hours are probably 6-11 pm from my experience.

Answer 6

ok your all usa dudes i take it

in the uk  m8y,you who wanted to bow them would be lynched!! the carp is sacred in the uk+to kill one is the same as killin a person-CARP ARE NOT AN EATING FISH!

most uk anglers carry a rod-reel-tackle+a carp first aid kit! with the uk record at 80 lbs+the species makin a comeback in rivers such as the broads,its great sport+they can be fished for 24/ hours a day-they are like people-eat when hungry!!

Answer 7

i would rather shoot them with my bow

Answer 8

Why would you want to? Carp are a trash fish unfit for eating,  why not try catfish instead? They can be caught 24/7

ok,, in that case,,,,,