Michigan State Record Common Carp: 61 lb 8 oz
The Michigan state record common carp weighed 61 lb 8 oz and measured 47.5 inches. It was caught in 1974 from Wolf Lake in Jackson County, and the Michigan DNR still recognizes it as the state mark 52 years later.
Where the record came from
The record came from Wolf Lake in Jackson County. We don't carry a water-quality grade for it: our index covers standing lakes with enough EPA Water Quality Portal samples to score, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the Michigan lakes we do grade instead.
Common Carp records by state
Michigan ranks 1 of 3 among the states in our index for record common carp. No state we track has produced a heavier one.
| # | State | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan (this page) | 61 lb 8 oz | 1974 | Wolf Lake |
| 2 | Missouri | 50 lb 6 oz | 1996 | Rothwell Park Lake |
| 3 | Indiana | 43 lb 4 oz | 1989 | Pike Lake |
Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.
How it ranks inside Michigan
1 of Michigan's 20 standing records are heavier than the 61 lb 8 oz common carp — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 6 Michigan records have stood longer, the common carp mark dating to 1974.
Michigan lakes that hold common carp
6 Michigan lakes in our index are documented to hold common carp, ranked here by water-quality grade.