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At what water temperature do carp stop feeding?

Asked: Mike Hulbert, Last Updated:

During those periods when the water temperature is lower than about 15–16 oC feeding of common carp becomes less and less intensive. Feeding practically stops if the water temperature sinks under about 8 oC. When the water temperature is under about 5 oC carp hibernates in groups in the mud of deeper waters.

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