Fish the warmest available water; carp seek warm water up to about the mid-70s, and early-season shallow warm water is b
Fish the warmest available water; carp seek warm water up to about the mid-70s, and early-season shallow warm water is b
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Reading Water and Coverage
- Species: Carp
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Fish the warmest available water; carp seek warm water up to about the mid-70s, and early-season shallow warm water is best
How to do it: Target the warmest water available, especially shallow warm water early in the season
Mistake it fixes: Fishing cold water for carp
Why it works: Carp are warm-water fish that seek temperatures up to the mid-70s. Warm shallow water concentrates them early in the season.
When it matters most: Carp fishing, water temperature