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[Sirwiam]

I live within reasonable driving distance of Lake Tahoe in California.
Q..... Can anybody provide info on Carp in the Lake or any of the many lakes in the area??
The best I've been able to find so far is that ..yes Carp exist in the big lake..but no answers as to what type, where is best place to fish and what is size potential.
The big lake is huge (40+ miles around) and 1000+ feet deep.
Sooo...I was wondering if there are Carp in any of the much smaller lakes within the basin area.
Tried talking to fishermen last week when I was there for a skiing trip...the locals never go after Carp, so local info is marginal at best. The best so far is that Carp have been known near the Tunnel on Rt 50 NV side of the lake.

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William Reed

[FiSherwood]

In the spring I would look in the shallow coves, especially those with dark or weedy bottoms. They warm up more quickly, and the carp will probably move there to be more comfortable.

[Sirwiam]

Obsesed Carper in TX.....Thanks for the suggestion...sirwiam

[Arvand]

When it comes to Carp, you need to look at the behaviour the fish have. Look for shallow coves, and areas that have under water structures and snaggs. These areas warm up faster and tend to hold more food Carp come in to feed on. Once you find a few promissing spots i would go there and chum the area. Its only a matter of time. look for signs of fish feeding, if you have an inflatable you can paddle on top of the swim you have chummed and look for the bait you have put out. if its gone you know you have chosen the right spot. Good luck!

[Dale Holmes]

If you have an inflatable you can paddle on top of the swim you have chummed and look for the bait you have put out. if its gone you know you have chosen the right spot. Good luck!

Oftimes, at an unfamiliar water, I will place a few lbs of soaked maize in the water near the shoreline at dusk. [If desired, this can be done in conjunction with a more general chumming campaign.] The water should be as deep as possible but shallow enough to allow you to see the maize when standing on the shoreline. I like to do this just before dark to minimize the chance that other, non-aquatic, corn eaters will eat the maize. Return in the morning, preferably just before dawn, and check status. If the maize is gone, the carp probably ate it. If its still there, there are probably no/few carp around that spot. When the corn is gone, I have never failed to catch carp at that location.