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Mirror carp

Cyprinus carpio specularis

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
52 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
2,109

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Worms

    Nightcrawlers or garden worms are excellent.

  • Maggots

    Use a maggot clip or hair rig.

  • Sweetcorn

    Kernel corn, canned or frozen.

  • Boilies

    Use pre-made or homemade.

  • Pellets

    Halibut or carp pellets are effective.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver blade works well in clear water.

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  • Rapala Shad Rap 05Crankbait

    Mimics small baitfish, good for pressured fish.

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  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged or wacky-rigged; slow retrieve.

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  • Korda Basix Ready Tied Hair RigsHair Rig

    Use with boilies or pellets.

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  • Strike King Rage CrawSoft Plastic

    Great as a jig trailer.

    Buy

Techniques

Pre-baiting your chosen swim for several days prior to fishing can significantly increase your chances of success when targeting mirror carp.

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Where to Find Mirror carp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Mirror carp?+

Popular baits for Mirror carp include Worms, Maggots, Sweetcorn, Boilies, Pellets. Tip: Pre-baiting your chosen swim for several days prior to fishing can significantly increase your chances of success when targeting mirror carp.

Where can I catch Mirror carp?+

Mirror carp can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Grand Est, France; Hauts-de-France, France. WikiCatch lists 2109 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Mirror carp get?+

Mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio specularis) can reach up to 120.00000476837161 cm in length and 52 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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