By Saskatchewan Sportfishing Research Group

Anglers: Look Out for Prussian Carp in Saskatchewan

May 18, 2022 | 10:21 AM

Attention Anglers: please be on the lookout for invasive Prussian carp in Saskatchewan.

The first report of one being caught by rod and reel this season just came in (Lake Diefenbaker).

Identification:- large scales; compressed “dinner plate” body.- relativey small, max. of 4 lbs.- forward facing mouth (not a sucker mouth)- no barbels or “whiskers” on the face

If caught:- email reportinvasivecarp@swf.sk.ca.- take photos and submit with report.

Humanely kill the fish; do not release.-

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If possible, freeze and retain for research.

Please help us better understand the distribution and abundance of this new threat to our native ecosystems!