Asian Carp KC

[Andrew Robinson]

Is Asian carp still prevalent in waterways in or near KC? Do they still jump out of the water? I'm trying to conduct a project that reduces the number of Asian carp in US waterways. I know that it used to be a problem, but I don't know how relevant it is anymore. Please direct me in any direction you might think might be helpful. I plan on acquiring the fish if possible.

[TnRiver46]

50 minutes ago, Andrew Robinson said:

Is Asian carp still prevalent in waterways in or near KC? Do they still jump out of the water? I'm trying to conduct a project that reduces the number of Asian carp in US waterways. I know that it used to be a problem, but I don't know how relevant it is anymore. Please direct me in any direction you might think might be helpful. I plan on acquiring the fish if possible.

No offense but congress just set aside about 30 million dollars for that same project you are working on. It’s not exactly easy. They are just now making their way into the TN river upstream of Kentucky lake if you want to get in on the ground floor somewhere 

[Tennessee Boy]

I can’t  speak concerning KC but they are an increasing problem in Tennessee.  As far as jumping,  the silver carp jump when startled,  other species of Asian carp do not.  Also note that it is illegal to transport a live Asian carp.

[Russ E]

There are plenty of asian carp in the missouri river and all of its tributaries. the only thing keeping them out of the local reservoirs are the dams.

I am curious on how you plan to reduce their numbers. 

Don't know of any current projects that have put a dent in the asian carp population.

[Bluebasser86]

Tons of them in the Missouri and Kansas rivers and all their creeks up to the reservoir dams. They don't seem to have had the same effect on the rivers here as they have in other places, still plenty of game fish after them being here well over a decade. They've become a preferred prey item for most everything that lives in the river, especially the big catfish that can eat them up to and a little over 10 pounds in size. They still jump too, I enjoy bowfishing for them and attempting to shoot them out of the air.