I fly fish on a small lake in Winchester that is fed by the Itchen. Carp have entered the lake during floods and seem happy there. Almost any kind of small nymph or lure on a slow retrieve might be hit by a carp. Epic fights on light fly tackle. I think it shows that carp will eat fry and any other naturals when they can't get bait.
I first witnessed carp feeding on rudd back in the 90's, not fry, rudd of 4-6ins vanishing straight down the throats of mid-doubles.
Since then I've seen similar on many occasions. I've regularly watched rudd feeding on their own fry as well.
Since then I've seen similar on many occasions. I've regularly watched rudd feeding on their own fry as well.