I just caught a small a carp around 17lbs it did not really fight at all but i left it to recover in the net for 5 mins before putting it on the mat. It was out the water for 3 to 4 mins but when I went to return it it just swam around in circles I managed to net it again and left there for ten minutes before trying to release it again and it just swam around on the surface on its side. I netted it again and its in the sling but its not looking good. I never dropped or mishandled the fish in anyway it just does not seem right. I caught a 24lb mirror yesterday and that did not put up a fight either and needed a little help but it swam off fine. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on why the fish are so sluggish considering the time of year. I'm hoping the 17lb will recover but its a bit weird I've never had a carp do this before. Does anybody have any suggestions why the carp may be struggling. There have been a few pike that have died recently I'm wondering if maybe there is a problem with the water quality or oxygen levels. 
In reply to Post #1
As a side of precaution. Give the water management a call.
Also it could be something to do with gas/swim bladder issue. Maybe...
As a side of precaution. Give the water management a call.
Also it could be something to do with gas/swim bladder issue. Maybe...
In reply to Post #1
I had one just sit in the margin for half an hour during the winter
Only went of when I went to pick it back up
I had one just sit in the margin for half an hour during the winter
Only went of when I went to pick it back up
In reply to Post #1
let the bailiff asap could be a oxygen problem, one call could save alot more fish,
let the bailiff asap could be a oxygen problem, one call could save alot more fish,
In reply to Post #4
I agree, it does sound like dissolved oxygen issues, particularly with the Pike deaths, they would be one of the first species affected.
I agree, it does sound like dissolved oxygen issues, particularly with the Pike deaths, they would be one of the first species affected.
In reply to Post #1
Same thing happened Burghfields Tigernut Fish !! Well known angler caught it & it poped its Cloggs
Same thing happened Burghfields Tigernut Fish !! Well known angler caught it & it poped its Cloggs
In reply to Post #4
Agreed, sou ds like an oxygen problem, has there been an algae bloom? This has happened recently on the big s.😔
Agreed, sou ds like an oxygen problem, has there been an algae bloom? This has happened recently on the big s.😔
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Sounds like oxygen issues. Give them an oxygen bath in the net, it will help. Keep them in the edge in the net or sling, and use your hand or a bucket to get plenty of water movement, giving them more oxygen
Sounds like oxygen issues. Give them an oxygen bath in the net, it will help. Keep them in the edge in the net or sling, and use your hand or a bucket to get plenty of water movement, giving them more oxygen
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Done this myself a few times when they've been a bit sluggish to go back, usually sorts them after 5 or so minutes. Well worth the extra effort.
@OP worth ringing the bailiff/management as if it is a DO issue then it can get real bad real quick
Done this myself a few times when they've been a bit sluggish to go back, usually sorts them after 5 or so minutes. Well worth the extra effort.
@OP worth ringing the bailiff/management as if it is a DO issue then it can get real bad real quick
In reply to Post #1
Definitely inform the water owner and say that you think the oxygen level is dangerously low and that his stock are at great risk. Pike and perch are usually the first to go and carp often the last but that doesn't mean they will be ok if action isn't taken.
Definitely inform the water owner and say that you think the oxygen level is dangerously low and that his stock are at great risk. Pike and perch are usually the first to go and carp often the last but that doesn't mean they will be ok if action isn't taken.
In reply to Post #8
Yep 👍, get a bucket pour water from height to create bubbles near the fish
Yep 👍, get a bucket pour water from height to create bubbles near the fish
In reply to Post #1
Just for thought, leaving it in the net to recover might have made the situation worse as often when its hot the upper layers of waters or shallow water have low oxygen levels.
Just for thought, leaving it in the net to recover might have made the situation worse as often when its hot the upper layers of waters or shallow water have low oxygen levels.
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I left the fish in the sling next to the inlet from the lake behind overnight and it seemed fine this morning it swam off no problem. I have informed the bailiff and he will bring it to the attention of the relevant people so hopefully they can try to stop it.
I left the fish in the sling next to the inlet from the lake behind overnight and it seemed fine this morning it swam off no problem. I have informed the bailiff and he will bring it to the attention of the relevant people so hopefully they can try to stop it.
In reply to Post #13
well played glw
well played glw
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We've had fish on the lake next door to the syndicate just sitting in the margins for literally hours and not moving at all (last week) they have now put the pump in there and this seems to have helped but the water in both lakes seems pretty bad this year.
We've had fish on the lake next door to the syndicate just sitting in the margins for literally hours and not moving at all (last week) they have now put the pump in there and this seems to have helped but the water in both lakes seems pretty bad this year.