Seafood Results

Carp
Variety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Kentucky, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Kentucky, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Tennessee, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Arkansas, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Arkansas, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Barriers, Fences, or Weirs
Location
U.S. - North America - Inland waters: Great Lakes
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Traps: Barriers, Fences, or Weirs
View Report
Common Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Bighead
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Arkansas, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Tennessee, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Tennessee, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Arkansas, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Kentucky, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Tennessee, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Silver
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Amur Carp, Asiatic Carp, Israel Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Kentucky, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Illinois, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Indiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Iowa, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Grass
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
Carp
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - North America - Inland waters: Great Lakes
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
Common Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Missouri, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Traps: Fyke Nets, Pound Nets, Stow Nets, or Trapnets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
Location
U.S. - Mississippi, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Gillnets and Entangling Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Wild
Surrounding Nets
Location
U.S. - Louisiana, North America - Inland waters: Mississippi River Basin
Overall Rating
Market Names
European Carp, German Carp, Mirror Carp, Carfu
Summary
This carp species is non-native and invasive within the Mississippi River Basin. Its continued range expansion threatens regional waterway sustainability via competition and predation on native species and by disrupting aquatic plant ecology.
Stock status: Species is non-native (invasive), therefore overfishing is not a concern.
Ecosytem impacts: Commercial fisheries and efforts to control the spread of invasive carp generally enhance Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in the Mississippi River basin by supporting local ecology and native species.
Management: Effectiveness varies by state, with some state policies prohibiting the stocking of Asian carp, the establishment of carp Harvest Incentive Programs to bolster carp industry infrastructure regionally, and record-keeping/catch accounting requirements.
Bycatch: Fishing gear has the potential to interact with endangered or threatened sturgeons. At present, bycatch rates of endangered pallid sturgeon and threatened lake sturgeon are reportedly low in targeted carp fisheries.
Learn more about harvest methods
- Surrounding Nets
View Report
U.S. Asian Carp Seafood Watch ReportVariety
Carp, Common
Cyprinus carpio
Method
Farmed
Ponds
Location
Worldwide
Eco-Certification

Market Names
Carp, European Carp, German Carp, Koi, Leather Carp, Mirror Carp
Summary
Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Naturland Certified Aquaculture. Click to learn more about how the Naturland Standards for Organic Aquaculture were benchmarked to Ocean Wise.