I think when the water temp gets in the 60's they start spawning. I could be mistaken, good question though, I want to see what some of these other guys say.

 

I have heard that the water temp needs to be 62 degrees. Personally I can't vouch for that. But I believe it has to be close to that.

 

Weather fronts can effect fish spawn dramatically, I just keep an eye on whats going on in the water most of the time.

 

Well on the PA F&B site they claim that rising water also triggers spawn. I am a true believer in Moon phase as I am a die hard Musky fisherman and trust me it works. I will argue with anyone till I no longer have air that the moon phase works on Musky. Not sure if it impacts spawning in carp but I wanted to hear. From what I gather Mid-May-June is the prime spawn time of carp in 2-3' of water.

 

All that sounds about right.I think moon phases and water levels and temps all have something to do with carp spawn.I've not payed close enough attention to try to figure it all out.Once the water temp gets above 62 then I just go when I can, look real hard and hope for the best.

 

I can't be for sure, but I'd say when the water hits around 60. It's at about 55 right now down here and the ones I see are still really sluggish moving. Usually around the first couple weeks of March we start getting into them.

 

Where is down here?

 

I've also always heard that the water temp has to be around 60 but I've also hear that rising water levels play a big part in the Spawn. I've read on some sites that in this area that they Spawn in late April into June but its different every year & in other areas. I just try to check out my local spots once a week from the banks & then plan to go after them.

 

When I lived in Upstate NY, the spawn almost always happened late May to Early June... 60 degrees was about the water temp to look for

 

about or a little after the largemouth bass do here

 

When the water rises and its in the 60-65degree range they should start spawning!

 

It's getting pretty close to time here!

 

Memorial weekend cppl yrs ago. Keep your eyes open.

 

the places I go to in North Bama they are usually spawning the first couple weeks of April

 

Around here it seems like somewhere around May.

 

Been spawning here for a week now. Could be prespawn though not sure

 

All I know its like shooting fish n a barrel...just go fishing every day so u don't miss it.

 

there ya go the brady has spoken lol that would prolly be the best idea for anybody to follow just go take a bank loan out and stay on the water for the next month or so till ya see em

 

yea...my 185 hp inboard loves gas....

 

yall don’t fish every day?

 

on the spawning issue along with water temp what type of layout should i look for during the spawn gravel bottoms, or mud flats?

 

The backwaters will warm up quicker than anything else.....usually May here for spawn, but the fish will be there pretty consistant by mid April depending on river conditions.

 

We shot most of our fish from May to July. Already shooting some, all carp, haven't seen any gar yet. Still early for them.

 

spawning starts when the water is at 62 degrees...... usually here in arkansas its in mid may...... but depending where you are they will spawn sometime between april and july........... but they are only spawning for like 3 days..... so u gotta hit it quick

 

and you will find em in all sorts of substrates..... they like 1-3 foot of water to spawn in..... last year we were shootin em with their back out the water.... shootin doubles wasnt abnormal..... but they like the cover..... grasses and bushes are great..... did great in coves with fallen trees and logs

 

We just talked to our game Warden and he gave us the number to the state biologists and they can give a round about date...

 

The current water tempature in the flats on Dale Hollow is 57 degrees according to some bass fishermen that go out a couple times each week. The carp are not up at all yet. However, I think if it stays this warm weather through next week the carp will be up in the shallows spawning by next weekend :tu: