Carp lining up to take over Gull Lake next

[MrDave]

https://www.rimbeyreview.com/local-n...-in-gull-lake/

Carp have now reached Gull lake, and the cottage people aren't worried too much. They are willing to risk the carp getting into the lake, as long as the water level keeps being artificially pumped up.

Thousands of them are waiting at where the water is pumped from in the Blindman river, and some residents still want water pumped in. Gull lake is slowly draining, and has been topped up for decades. This is likely coming to an end.

[Dewey Cox]

They should use a grinder pump to move that water then.

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

They should use a grinder pump to move that water then.

Good idea

[dmcbride]

Saw something on facebook yesterday and I think it is too late. It looked like the spring run off was carrying the carp into the lake already.

[KGB]

Is it a good eating fish? I know back in Europe carp was in demand as a great fish for your table.

[Atex]

Originally Posted by KGB

Is it a good eating fish? I know back in Europe carp was in demand as a great fish for your table.

It is prussian carp I believe, that is full of bones.

[Vook]

Originally Posted by KGB

Is it a good eating fish? I know back in Europe carp was in demand as a great fish for your table.

If it is good eating or not that will be the only fish you can keep in AB soon.

[pinelakeperch]

Originally Posted by KGB

Is it a good eating fish? I know back in Europe carp was in demand as a great fish for your table.

Apparently there are people who make a good soup out of them. They don't grow very large and definitely aren't the 20lb+ carp you're thinking of in Europe. Over 12inches and 1lb would be quite large.

[KGB]

The fish I remember was cooked by my grandma was probably around 1-2kg and it was bony but when she pan fried it - it was delicious! May be it was a different species of carp, I don’t know. I also remember that it was so good when it was smoked. Cold smoked and salted - that was also great as a summer treat with cold beer to chase it down!

[Sundancefisher]

Tragedy of stupid people who first had them in ponds out past Strathmore.

They should of had huge fines for keeping unlicensed carp in ponds.

[Drewski Canuck]

This stuff has been used for 40 years. This is an excellent opportunity to rid the water source of a problem fish that is able to withstand and outcompete a lot of other fish.

Whether you pump the water to Gull Lake or not, the goldfish should be culled when there is this opportunity to do so.

Drewski

[Battle Rat]

Originally Posted by pinelakeperch

Apparently there are people who make a good soup out of them. They don't grow very large and definitely aren't the 20lb+ carp you're thinking of in Europe. Over 12inches and 1lb would be quite large.

Likely those certain people are the source of the stocking.
No size or catch limit.

[270person]

Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck

This stuff has been used for 40 years. This is an excellent opportunity to rid the water source of a problem fish that is able to withstand and outcompete a lot of other fish.

Whether you pump the water to Gull Lake or not, the goldfish should be culled when there is this opportunity to do so.

Drewski

Dynamite? I'd be down for tossing some.

I hate whistle trout!

[srs123]

Another carp post. Am starting to think they are non existent as everytime I asked where people went silent. So be it, let them takeover

[parfleche]

I may be wrong but are we not allowed to harvest carp at any time in Alberta even using dip nets? And talking about goldfish , The ponds in Red Deer are teeming with them , because people throw them in instead of euthanizing them !

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by srs123

Another carp post. Am starting to think they are non existent as everytime I asked where people went silent. So be it, let them takeover

I for one welcome our new overlords

[HalfBreed]

And here I sat, thinking fish are good!

[MrDave]

So now that the carp have reached the extremes of the South drainage systems, its only time until they cross into the Northern system.
One major flood and they get into the Clearwater river and off they go. The Clearwater occasionally flows into the Red Deer river, so northern Alberta is next.
The idiots who say let them breed will get their way.

[Battle Rat]

Originally Posted by srs123

Another carp post. Am starting to think they are non existent as everytime I asked where people went silent. So be it, let them takeover

Have you been to Blood Indian?

[panaroma]

Originally Posted by Battle Rat

Have you been to Blood Indian?

Lots of fishmen want to catch some carps and help the government to reducing those invasion species. Some guys know where the carp is and they are really angry with this kind of situation, but they keep it secret and never disclose the hot spot.

If you know some places, I am greatly appreciated that you disclose them.

[350 mag]

Originally Posted by Atex

It is prussian carp I believe, that is full of bones.

Grind it up and make fish patties......yummy.

And yes the bones grind up.

[JareS]

Originally Posted by panaroma

Lots of fishmen want to catch some carps and help the government to reducing those invasion species. Some guys know where the carp is and they are really angry with this kind of situation, but they keep it secret and never disclose the hot spot.

If you know some places, I am greatly appreciated that you disclose them.

[trigger7mm]

What’s the best way to catch them? I caught one in the Red Deer River last summer on a fly, but I think it was a fluke.

[Bigwoodsman]

Originally Posted by drewski canuck

this stuff has been used for 40 years. This is an excellent opportunity to rid the water source of a problem fish that is able to withstand and outcompete a lot of other fish.

Whether you pump the water to gull lake or not, the goldfish should be culled when there is this opportunity to do so.

Drewski

x 1000

bw

[Red Bullets]

Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck

This stuff has been used for 40 years. This is an excellent opportunity to rid the water source of a problem fish that is able to withstand and outcompete a lot of other fish.

Whether you pump the water to Gull Lake or not, the goldfish should be culled when there is this opportunity to do so.

Drewski

Was thinking the same thing. Rotenone is cheap. Gardeners have been using it for decades to powder their potato plants.

Would be easy to remove all the carp in one application. The only drawback is rotenone is a neurotoxin and would also affect the minnows, stickleback and possibly the amphibians in the water way. Any waterfowl and birds drinking from the downstream side could be affected too. Rotenone does have a short half life of 3 days so it's impact would be very short term for long term results.

As far as carp for food carp would be a fish easier prepared as steaks. When cooked a person can pull the backbone gently and all the bones will come out.
I would approach a carp by pickling it like herring. Bones go soft. Smoked and ground into patties might be good too.

INGREDIENTS
Carp
1-1/2 quarts vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large onion sliced
1 lemon sliced

-Clean fish and cut into pieces. Bring vinegar to a boil and put in a few pieces of fish at a time. Cook approx. 10 minutes, until all fish is cooked and then remove fish. In the same vinegar, add sugar, onion, and lemon; cook until onion is done. Place fish in a jar or container with a cover, pour mixture over fish, cover, and refrigerate.

[fishtank]

Originally Posted by trigger7mm

What’s the best way to catch them? I caught one in the Red Deer River last summer on a fly, but I think it was a fluke.

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As far as carp for food carp would be a fish easier prepared as steaks. When cooked a person can pull the backbone gently and all the bones will come out.
I would approach a carp by pickling it like herring. Bones go soft. Smoked and ground into patties might be good too.

thin cross cuts and into a deep fryer.. all the little bone will be gone, can do it like wings ..seasoning and sauce dips make a good snack for the big game

[Dr. Phil A]

Turn it into fertilizer. Fish gem

[Red Bullets]

Originally Posted by Dr. Phil A

Turn it into fertilizer. Fish gem

Or start a mink farm next to the carp.

[32-40win]

Dog would probably like them. It is sad when you look around N.America and realize what has been transplanted all over the continent. FLIPPR folk in Manitoba fighting people perching the developed trout lakes there, that has been done here and in BC as well. Probably a good thing a lot of fish are warm water oriented, like piranha and other such stuff.

[Travco1]

There amazing smoked . best way to catch is with a bottom rig worm or corn