Are there carp in the Hudson River?

Cyrpinus carpio The common carp is native to Eurasia. The first reported introduction to the United States was to a pond near Newburgh, New York, in 1832. The fish is now abundant in fresh water here in the Hudson and throughout the country. In Europe, carp are cultivated and stocked as a popular game fish.



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For Your Health- In 1976, the Upper Hudson River was closed to fishing due to extremely high amounts of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fish. These levels posed a high risk of possible harmful health effects in humans. Since 1976, the manufacture of PCBs has been banned and their use phased out.

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Experts say it's safe to swim in most of the Hudson most of the time — though things get dicey after it rains.

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The short answer is “Yes!” The long answer is that it depends on when and where. Issues like sewage outflow and algal blooms keep many areas along the Hudson from being swimmable, particularly after rainfall.

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Men over 15 and women over 50 face fewer health risks from some chemicals. For that reason, they can eat up to six crabs a week from the Hudson River and New York City waters. Crabs from the Long Island Sound, Jamaica Bay and the ocean are less contaminated and are a better choice for everyone.

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