There aren't many, if any, of these carp left in the Gainer Springs group. Many years ago they were introduced to keep the aquatic weeds at bay.While this behemoth doesn't have much to worry about from any of the other residents, old age is taking it's toll.McCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDBay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
S. Fk. Holston River, Washington Co., VA, tuberculate adult male, 110mm SL. N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries