REPORT ✈ CARPPRO
release fishing for carp, a fish that is sadly known as a "garbage species" by the majority of anglers in the province. We also wanted to create a community where carp anglers could meet, share information and opinions, and have a good time on the bank. Although participants change from session to session, they regularly consist of a good mix of seasoned, intermediate and beginning carp anglers, which make for great learning experiences. Although only in our second season, the Club's objectives have already been realized, with over 50 participants in total and plenty of carp caught in 9 different spots, some of which we were barely familiar with. Ever since starting the club, we have been very lucky to have the support of many great sponsors who have enabled us to provide equipment and price discounts for the club members as prizes at each of our sessions. Our 2013 season has started off a little slower fish-wise. We have had to cope with a late spring, a delayed spawn, and bizarre temperatures and water levels. Nevertheless, our first four sessions have had good turn-outs with many new members and the fish weights are generally higher than last season.
Carp fishing in Québec: In Québec, we have the mighty StLawrence river, with a length of 744 miles, running from one end of the province to the other. Although the majority of carp fisherman are based in and around Montreal, catches have been recorded as far north as Québec City, one of the last stops before the river becomes salt water. In addition, we have other carp-holding rivers like the Richelieu, Yamaska and Rivière des Prairies, to name a few. In Montreal, Canada`s second largest city, with an urban population nearing 4 million, many of us are used to "street fishing" as it is know in Europe. Here, many of us travel by bike and subway, which demands that we pack light and be mobile. Montreal is an island surrounded by rivers and large lakes and the city also also has a few canals passing through it, making it a true carp-fisherman`s paradise. Furthermore, we are only a one hour drive away from Long Sault, Ontario and Waddington, New York, both renowned for excellent carp fishing. The majority of catches are common carp ranging in the 18-25 lbs. Mirror carp are extremely rare
2013