Common carp
Incidental and intentional carp fishing on public banks — good fight, often unregulated as “other fish.”
Season
- Spring–fall shallow feeding on flats.
- Summer mornings/evenings on banks.
- Winter slower.
Time of day
Daytime sight-fishing on flats; night possible with baited areas on public shoreline.
Where on Hoover
- Public mud flats and upper arms.
- Quiet banks away from swimming areas.
- No private property baiting.
Limits reminder — verify
| Rule | Reminder (verify 2026–27) |
|---|---|
| Bag / size | Often unregulated / “other fish” — verify HuntFish OH; leave blank rather than invent |
Gear
- Sturdy spinning or carp gear, 10–15 lb, bank-friendly.
- Hair rigs or simple slip-sinker with corn/boilies where allowed.
Bait & presentation
- Corn, dough baits, boilies (check local rules/ethics).
- Pack out all trash — drinking-water reservoir.
Notes
Incidental OK per hub scope. Hoover is drinking water — keep bait and trash responsible.
Unofficial notebook only — not ODNR / City of Columbus / USGS. License required ages 16+. Confirm regs before you keep fish.