Bighead Carp

Bighead carp is a large filter-feeding freshwater species from East Asia. Distinguished by its disproportionately large head. Reaches weights of 40 kg.

Feeds on zooplankton and phytoplankton. Has a broader diet than silver carp — also consumes detritus and small invertebrates.

Most active at 20–28 °C. Behavior resembles silver carp but is less temperature-demanding. May feed in cooler conditions as well.

Holds in open water in large schools. Enters bays and tributaries more frequently than silver carp.

Caught on technoplankton, flavored pastes, and fermented sweetcorn. Fishing methods mirror those for silver carp.

Trophy specimens are more common in large warm waters with a rich plankton base. Fish during the warmest season at distance from shore. Prepare for a prolonged fight.