Common Carp

Description

The Common Carp is a widespread freshwater fish in the lakes and large rivers of Europe and Asia. Native populations are considered vulnerable to extinction, but the species has also been domesticated, and is Often considered a destructive invasive species.

The original Common Carp was found in the Danube River around 2000 years ago, possessing a torpedo-shaped body and a golden-yellow color.

Although this fish was initially exploited, it was later maintained in bespoke ponds built by the Romans. As aquaculture became profitable, efforts were made to farm the animals.

ln Europe, domestication of Carp as food was spread by monks between the 13-16th centuries. Common Carp can grow to very large size in the right conditions. Domesticated Carp can grow to a maximum length of 47in (120cm), a maximum weight of over 88lb (40kg), and an oldest recorded age of 38 years. The average size of the common carp is around 16-31in (40-80cm) and 4-30lb (2-14kg).

In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Common Carp can be found in the following reserves:

Summary

Habitats

Common Carp can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Cheese, Redworm, Boilies - Natural, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Bloodworm, Dough, Hotdog, Marshmallow, Dog Biscuits, Bread, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Corn, Pellets - Regular, and Wafters - White can be used to lure and catch Common Carp in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Common Carp has the following traits:

  • Bottom Lurker:

    Bottom Lurker

  • Hard Fighter:

    Tries its best to get off the hook.

  • Last stand:

    When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.

Tips for catching Common Carp

Preferred Bait

The Common Carp preferes Cheese as bait. If you use Cheese you have the best chance of cathing a Common Carp.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Common Carp is during Daytime and Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile10, 9, 8, 7 and 6
🥉Bronze5, 4, 3, 2 and 1
🥈Silver1/0 and 2/0
🥇Gold3/0
💎Diamond4/0

Frequently Asked Questions about Common Carp

How to catch a Bronze Common Carp in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Juvenile level Common Carp in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 hook size and using Cheese as bait.

How to catch a Bronze Common Carp in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Bronze level Common Carp in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 hook size and using Cheese as bait.

How to catch a Silver Common Carp in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Silver level Common Carp in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 1/0 and 2/0 hook size and using Cheese as bait.

How to catch a Gold Common Carp in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Gold level Common Carp in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 3/0 hook size and using Cheese as bait.

How to catch a Diamond Common Carp in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Diamond level Common Carp in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 4/0 hook size and using Cheese as bait.