Supplies of Carp

Following the successful rearing of small carp in 2004, I have been involved in joint, carp-rearing exercises with several clients.

The carp are stocked as four-month old individuals that are born in late January in the state-of-the-art coldwater fish hatchery at Rodbaston College, near Stafford. The parents are carp from Orchid Lakes, near Abingdon, and the Carp Society’s Horseshoe Lake, near Lechlade – both venues known for specimen fish to 40lb+.

The fish are 50:50 commons and mirrors, with a high percentage of fully-scaled mirrors. They are characterised by the red tinge to the edges of the lower fins, a coloration which becomes more pronounced with age. The carp look fantastic and are as fat as butter.

They have the capability for extremely fast growth: some of the 2004 fish weigh over 20lb at just four years of age (see picture), and they have the potential to grow to 30lb+ within 6-8 years!

The carp are fed during the spring and summer on a complete, specialist carp pellet diet in ponds protected by anti-predators nets and overhead wires. By the time harvesting begins, in late autumn, the fish usually weigh at least 5oz, with some individuals weighing more than 8oz.

Before sale, samples of fish are subject to independent health checks conducted by an accredited fish pathologist, and ‘Section 30 Consent’ (permission to stock the fish) will be arranged with the Environment Agency, if necessary.

These carp can be ordered for any quantity subject to a minimum order. You may collect your fish during harvesting or have them delivered, in which case a delivery charge will apply.

The fish are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the order book will be closed once all the fish have been allocated. Please contact Bruno or use the email enquiry form if you wish to receive information on carp availabilty and prices.

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