Savayman Posted September 9, 2018 Report Posted September 9, 2018 CAG Spring Big 4 2019... I would welcome some input as we look ahead to planning this event. One of the key issues is which months to hold the Spring Big 4. Clearly timing of the spawn in different states is a key factor that influences the size of fish. So first Question - which TWO months do carp typically spawn in your state? Quote
Jerome Posted September 9, 2018 Report Posted September 9, 2018 MA: June. Sometimes end of May. Quote
NJ - Ryan Munn Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Been doing some research on states in my area... NJ: May/June. Best fishing time Apr 1- May 15. PA: Same as NJ, exception Allegheny mountains / Lake Erie Apr 15- June 1 DE: May. Best fishing time March 15 - May 1. NY: (Maybe late may?) June. Best fishing time April 15 - June 1. Exceptions Lake Ontario, St Lawrence river and Adirondack mountains, May 1 - June 15. Quote
Todd Richer_7193 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 May- June. More jUNE Quote
(MO) MOCarper Posted September 15, 2018 Report Posted September 15, 2018 May/June spawn, but I've found it at times frustrating as spawnin carp ignore food for longer stretches........ Quote
johnwilson007 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 Been doing some exploration on states in my space... NJ: May/June. Best fishing time Apr 1-May 15. Dad: Same as NJ, special case Allegheny mountains/Lake Erie Apr 15-June 1 DE: May. Best fishing time March 15 - May 1. Best spinning rod Quote
NJ - Ryan Munn Posted June 8, 2022 Report Posted June 8, 2022 On 9/12/2018 at 12:54 AM, NJ - Ryan Munn said: Been doing some research on states in my area... NJ: May/June. Best fishing time Apr 1- May 15. PA: Same as NJ, exception Allegheny mountains / Lake Erie Apr 15- June 1 DE: May. Best fishing time March 15 - May 1. NY: (Maybe late may?) June. Best fishing time April 15 - June 1. Exceptions Lake Ontario, St Lawrence river and Adirondack mountains, May 1 - June 15. OK, now I have a better idea about NJ/PA. In smaller lakes and rivers the spawn occurs around mid-May, but in the big river systems it often doesn't begin until the end of May. Ideal fishing time is still April 1 - May 15/20 though. Quote
Jerome Posted June 8, 2022 Report Posted June 8, 2022 On 9/9/2018 at 2:45 PM, Jerome said: MA: June. Sometimes end of May. Same seems to apply to the NY area where I now reside. Quote
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