The first step to stopping invasive Asian carp is recognizing them. Here’s what every angler should know

 SILVER CARP

Prone to vaulting out of the water at the sound of a boat motor, silver carp have a large, broad head encompassing almost a third of their size. Deep-bodied, they have a toothless, upturned lower jaw, with low-set eyes. Silver with a slate gray head and a white belly, these phytoplankton-eaters can tip the scales at more than 80 pounds and reach four feet in length.

Visit www.asiancarp.ca to learn what to do if you find an invasive carp.