• Characteristics - gray to olive on sides and yellow or white on belly; robust body that is compressed laterally with a long dorsal fin; conspicuous barbel on either side of mouth
• Distribution - statewide in nearly all waters
• Foods - all types of plant and vegetable material
• State Record - 50 pounds - Glenwood Lake, Mills County, May 1969 - Fred Hougland, Glenwood, Iowa
• Expert's Tip - carp love to explore and feed in newly flooded areas, try using worms or dough balls when the river is rising!

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