Asian Carp Found in Lake Erie; It’s Time for Action

Batten down the hatches and send in the alligator gar because Asian carp are here, and it’s imperative we take action.

Last week, an Asian carp caught in Lake Erie was been found to be fertile. This invasive species would be detrimental to the Great Lakes and could potentially overtake the entire chain of lakes if not handled properly.

OutdoorHub previously wrote an article about the possibility of introducing alligator gar into the lakes if these carp found their way in, and it sounds like that day is here. According to Windsor News, two field crews started a combination of trap netting, gill netting and electro-fishing to try and slow down the Asian carp invasion.

OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow

Keenan Crow is an outdoor writer who graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in journalism and creative writing. He has been writing for OutdoorHub for nearly five years, but anybody he is close with will tell you he has been telling hunting stories for far longer. He uses his experiences outdoors to write about things he loves - bow hunting, fishing, upland hunting, shed hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, dog training, shotguns, ATVs and the outdoor lifestyle he lives in his home state of Michigan. Outside of hunting/fishing, he also loves to cook - especially with wild game - play golf and go on hikes with his yellow lab, Stella.