Silver carp are invasive and the only way to control the population is to harvest them. Check out the facts! Invasive from Asia Grow to 50”/90 lbs Filter-feeders who compete with our native fish for food. Paddlefish, buffalo and shad. Jump 10’ out of the water presenting danger to boaters Live 15 years Spawn from early spring to fall Spawn multiple times a year Lay from 145k to 5.4m eggs per female annually AGFC has finally started an incentive program to help control the population Aquatic Prot

INVASIVE SPECIES - Silver Carp -- Invasive Carp are large fish known to jump out of the water and injure boaters. They can be found in many of Missouri’s big rivers. It is important to know that invasive carp cannot be used as live bait in the state. Any unused live bait, such as minnows, crayfish, or worms should not be released into any waters, but disposed of in trash receptacles to prevent new invasive populations. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation