Most anglers do not fish for carp here, but there are some absolute monster carp in the waters of Door County. The bays will usually be home to some big schools of giant carp in the spring and early summer. From mid-summer through fall, it may be harder to locate them, but if you can find them, you can have a lot of fun targeting some giants. If you stumble upon a school of carp, you’ll see lots of carp in the 10 to 20 pound range with bigger fish mixed in too.
Best Baits for Carp
Carp can be caught on a variety of baits, however, some of the best baits for carp are corn, nightcrawlers and a variety of dough baits.
Best Rigs for Carp
There are a variety of rigs that you can use for carp fishing. Many are very basic and will work just fine, while the more serious carp anglers will use rigs that require a little more work.
To learn more, take a look at our best rigs for carp page.
Best Techniques for Carp
The techniques for carp fishing are fairly basic. Most anglers will still fish for them by leaving their baits on the bottom. There are some other techniques though that can be effective for carp fishing.
To learn more, take a look at our best techniques for carp page.
Learn More About Carp
Our carp fishing section has tons of tips on the best baits, where to catch them and how to catch them.
Visit our carp fishing website to learn more.
