I have no experience with Carp in ponds, but in larger BOWs that lack ample apex predators that forage on carp [LMB, FC, ect.] they can overpopulate, cause turbidity issues due to rooting for vegetation, and can devastate aquatic vegetation.

IMO your LMB should hammer most of the YOY carp IF you indeed have a reproducing population, and you can try to manage the adult population by angling [crawlers, sweet corn, dough baits fished on bottom], archery/shooting, or trapping [ask Travis/forum for advice on trapping]. You should be able to witness them spawning in the shallows of your pond soon. Get an elevated vantage point, good polarized sunglasses, and scan the shallows during spawn time for your area [check on water temps for Carp spawn I think it's high 60s low 70s]. If you see torpedos cruising the shallows in groups...you likely have carp.

Your BOW is of the size I think you should be able to manage them. I would recommend continuing to fish for them with bread balls/crawlers/etc. and see how many more you catch. Hope this helps...I think you can manage this.


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