Bass vs. Carp

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Can They Coexist?

Bass and carp actually can coexist and do so in plenty of waters in both the United States and Canada.

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However, in waters that have an overpopulation of carp, bass populations can sometimes be affected negatively.

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Spawning carp usually won't scare away nearby bass or disturb them in any noticeable way.

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It can, however, be observed that male largemouth bass actually scare away bigger carp when defending their nests.

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Carp fish do not intentionally eat bass eggs, even though many anglers tend to believe they do.

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As bass are predatory fish, they will eat all kinds of other species, including carp eggs and juvenile fish.

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In terms of raw strength, the carp definitively wins this competition, as it is one of the strongest freshwater species out there.

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