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
Can be found in certain Georgia, North Carolina, andSouth Carolina rivers Largest known population is located in a 55-milestretch of the Oconee River, in southeast Georgia Can reach lengths of 28 inches and weigh up to 17.6pounds. Individuals can live at least 25 years Spawning occurs from late April to early June in watertemperatures of 64 - 68 degrees F Fertilized eggs are buried in gravel where young remainuntil they absorb the yolk-sac and can swim. Has large teeth used for crushing crustaceans (Asianclams), but also feeds on aquatic insects This species was thought to be extinct for almost 100years and was rediscovered in the Georgias OconeeRiver in 1991