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Ghost carp

Cyprinus carpio albino

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
45.8 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
181

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Maggots

    Effective for attracting carp in clear water.

  • Worms

    Classic carp bait, readily accepted.

  • Sweetcorn

    Affordable and attractive to carp.

  • Boilies

    Pre-made dough balls, choose sweet flavors.

  • Bread

    Use flake or crust, great on the surface.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Mimics injured baitfish, good for early morning.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Flashy and attracts attention in murky water.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Wacky rigged, slow presentation near bottom.

    Buy
  • Strike King Red Eye ShadLipless Crankbait

    Vibrating action triggers strikes in open water.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Tournament JigJig

    Hop along the bottom, imitate crustaceans.

    Buy

Techniques

Ghost carp are often skittish, so use light line and a slow, deliberate retrieve to avoid spooking them.

Where to Find Ghost carp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Ghost carp?+

Popular baits for Ghost carp include Maggots, Worms, Sweetcorn, Boilies, Bread. Tip: Ghost carp are often skittish, so use light line and a slow, deliberate retrieve to avoid spooking them.

Where can I catch Ghost carp?+

Ghost carp can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Arizona, United States; Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 181 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Ghost carp get?+

Ghost carp (Cyprinus carpio albino) can reach up to 120.00000476837158 cm in length and 45.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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