All of the invasive species of carp are from the Yangtze and Amur River systems in China, the TWRA said. These fish were imported into the U.S. for various purposes back as early as the 1970s ...

The species can grow to nearly 40 inches and 60 pounds, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. “Silver carp are known to jump when disturbed by boats,” the agency reports.

The common carp, found in many waterways ... So why did Baird and his U.S. Fish Commission introduce this species? That is a story of conservation, hubris, and the precautionary principle.

Silver carp swims mostly in West and Middle Tennessee. Reports place the fish species moving south from Kentucky Lake along ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants people to eat more invasive species. You can get nutria, wild pigs, carp and northern ...

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has advice for dealing with certain types of invasive species -- eat them. Last month, the federal agency posted an article about "5 Invasive Species You Can Hunt ...

The carp species are high-jumping and can outcompete native fish, the USFWS says. "Here’s the good news, they’re surprisingly tasty. Try them grilled, blackened, or turned into crispy fish cakes." ...

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said one species on the list is “surprisingly tasty” when grilled, blackened, or made into “crispy fish cakes.” ...

Thought to be a protein solution for a growing nation, carp fell out of favor, but the invasive species remains abundant in ...

They suggest trying them grilled or fried and in fish tacos. Several species of carp — including bighead, silver, black and grass — are invasive to the U.S. These fish are native to East Asia.