In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer rolls on with another great catch. Presented by Valley Wholesale Bait & Tackle, we honor a special summer for one young angler. Congrats to Ian ...

Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer photo. Presented by Valley Wholesale Bait & Tackle, we honor a monster catch at a local staple. Congrats to Brooke Burchard, who ...

Summer means fireworks and fishing. Not necessarily separate, because at times, the fishing can be explosive. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are drawing anglers out of bed every weekend for bass ...

Carp are an afterthought to many anglers, but their massive size and elusive behavior make them a fun species to target with rod and reel. Jordan Rodriguez Many local fisheries are loaded with carp, ...

Last week a Missouri angler caught a massive bighead carp that’s been certified as a new state record and stands to break the current world record for the species. George Chance caught the carp while ...

Team BPS, winners of The Great Carp Hunt of 2025, and Utah Lake Authority Director Sam Braegger, right, pose with a check in an undated photo. The Utah Lake Authority considered its inaugural Great ...