New body formed to protect wild carp

EFFORTS are under way to create a new charity aimed at protecting and encouraging the oldest strain of carp in the UK.

Wild carp, also called wildies, are small, fully scaled fish that were first introduced to our waters in medieval times. They don’t grow to anything like the size of the carp dominating modern day fisheries, and today are thought to only survive in around a dozen or so traditional waters such as estate lakes. But that could all change for the better if the new organisation, set to be named the Wild Carp Trust, is created.

The new body is the brainchild of Nigel Hudson, who was inspired by the existing Wild Trout Trust.

“Our goal is to raise awareness of the value and appeal of wild carp, and secure waters where these strains can be protected,” Nigel said. 

For more information visit: www.wildcarptrust.org