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Species · Common carp

Common carp

Incidental and intentional carp fishing on public banks. A good fight, and not on the statewide limits table.

Season

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 from shore.
  • Quiet banks away from busy ramps and picnic areas.
  • No private property baiting.

Water maps · ODNR depth PDF (2001 @ 894 ft)

Limits reminder, verify

Carp aren’t on the statewide limits table; confirm in the current booklet before you keep fish.

RuleReminder (verify 2026–27)
Bag / sizeNot on the 2026–27 statewide limits table, and Hoover has no site-specific rule for them. Check the booklet if in doubt

Reminder only. Confirm on HuntFish OH / ODNR licenses and the current ODNR regs before you keep fish. Cite: ODNR Fishing Regulations 2026–27 (verify current).

Gear

Sized for bank reality and ≤10 hp boats. Hoover is a drinking-water reservoir.

  • Hair rigs or simple slip-sinker with corn/boilies where allowed.
  • Sturdy spinning or carp gear, 10–15 lb, bank-friendly.

Bait & presentation

Notes

Incidental OK per hub scope. Hoover is drinking water, so keep bait and trash responsible.

Water & maps

Contours, pool correction, public ramps.

Log a trip

Targeting Common carp : private browser log or community submit.
Unofficial notebook only, not ODNR, the City of Columbus or USGS. License required ages 16+. Confirm regs before you keep fish.