Michigan Carp is a practical guide to catching big wild carp from the bank in Northern Michigan—real sessions, proven rigs, and bait you can actually source in the USA.
New here? Do this in order
- Read the Seasons Guide so you understand where carp tend to be from April–October.
- Learn 3 reliable rigs (simple, safe, repeatable) before worrying about fancy stuff.
- Read 1–2 session diaries to see how I make decisions on real Michigan waters.
Choose your path
I’m brand new to carp
I want to catch Michigan carp now
I’m into bait & boilies
Recommended reading
Start with these core guides. They’ll get you catching carp faster in Michigan
Hair Rig for Carp Fishing: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step hair rig guide that actually works on the bank—knot, length, stops, hook choice, and the details that improve…
Guide To Tiger Nuts for Carp Fishing
How to prep tiger nuts safely, store them properly, and fish them on hair rigs and PVA—plus the mistakes that…
A Guide to Homemade Boilies for Carp:
A full bait workflow—from cooking and cooling to freezing, portioning, and session prep—so you waste less and fish more efficiently.
Rigs for Big Common Carp: 3 Rigs That Cover 90% of Michigan Situations
Three safe, reliable rigs for big Michigan commons—simple builds, when to use each, and the details that stop hook pulls.
Guide: Northern Michigan Carp (April–October) — Seasonal Movement, Watercraft, and Where to Start
A seasonal roadmap for Northern Michigan carp—where they tend to be, what changes with temps, and how to pick your…
Boilie School BS-01: Boilie Basics — What They Are, Why They Work, and When to Use Them
Boilie School: You’re reading BS-01. Back to the Boilie School hub → Boilie School Series: What a boilie actually is…