Membership Benefits

$29/year USA

✓ Membership welcome package + a new beanie, sample bait back, and stickers anNually

✓ Invitation to members-only Facebook group

✓ Priority participation to angling events and experiences

✓ Access to member-sourced map of US Carp waters

✓ Access to library of original ACS publications

✓ Eligibility for member awards

✓ Member discount on select store items

✓ Global Benefits

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Message from our Founders

By becoming a member of The American Carp Society you are supporting our goal of raising both the awareness and the attributes of this hard fighting freshwater fish to other Anglers and members of the public. It is our hope that with the continued education of others, better documentation through exquisite publications showing both care and stewardship of the Trophy fish ...as well as your encouragement to new Anglers being introduced to the sport, that we will achieve this goal and together lead with the ongoing care and stewardship of the Trophy Carp in our US waters.

Your contribution to the cause through both your membership fees and continued support will help to educate others on the natural resources available to them and will help to promote the benefits of Trophy Carp Lakes here in the USA.

Your actions bank-side and stewardship of the species to others are the very best way of communicating your love for this great fish and the country that we live in.

Being a membership based organization it is our members who will directly benefit from the many hours of hard work and investment in this ongoing process.

The Members Welcome Package

You’ll get a new beanie, sample bait pack, and stickers mailed to you each year!

*Bait sample pack not included with International Membership Welcome Package

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Global Benefits

We are pleased to announce that The American Carp Society has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with The Carp Society UK and The Scottish Carp Group allowing our members to have the opportunity to fish some very special venues if they ever travel overseas.

Whether you are looking for a specific fishing holiday, or a general visit where a few days by the water can be fitted in... you will have access to venues and information from anglers in other countries that can help you on your journey.

In a day and age where the World is becoming increasingly smaller due to technology, we can together help each other in the pursuit of our chosen quarry… Members from The Carp Society UK and The Scottish Carp Group will receive the same welcome if they travel here in the USA. It is our goal to assist Anglers from overseas in any way possible and with your help and encouragement, as members of The American Carp Society, we will provide a memorable experience for them.

Horseshoe lake in the UK is a 62 acre Lake owned by the Carp Society and holds fish that are known throughout the country.

The Scottish Carp Group has access to five lakes, including some beautiful Lochs.

American Carp Society members that are looking to travel overseas and have an interest in fishing or just visiting the venues need to contact us directly for more information: info@americancarpsociety.com

RESOURCES

As an American Carp Society member you will have access to our official resources and promotional materials through your Members Portal. Educational leaflets, brochures and promotional documents are available for you to print and share with others with the goal of raising the profile of the species here in the USA.

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The MEMBER AWARDS

*Both Award recipients will receive a Trophy and a personally hand drawn picture of their choice by Official American Carp Society Artist Lindsay Bouquillon.*

1. Angler of the Year Award

This is not just an award about catching fish. It is voted on by your peers, The American Carp Society membership, and is awarded to the Angler who has given much to the Sport by their actions throughout the year. This will include their education of others new to the sport, their ability to help existing Carp Anglers already established as well as their character representing the sport when bank-side.

2. Photographer of the Year Award

The documentation of our beloved fish is one of the strongest messages that we can send to others by raising the profile, and perceived value, of the fish in a well documented photograph that captures a moment in time. This will be voted on by your peers, The American Carp Society membership.

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Your membership will renew each year on the anniversary you sign up

*Membership can be cancelled at any time by either party.

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Membership FAQs

Who is this organization for?
The American Carp Society is a ‘membership’ organization open to all ‘catch and release’ Anglers throughout the World that want to help in the promotion of the Carp (Cyprius Carpio) as a sport fish in the USA . 

Who can purchase store items?
Anyone can purchase from the store... However, some merchandise is available only to our members.

Where does my mebership fee go?
Sales of all products and merchandise help to sustain the company and growth of the sport here in the USA. 100% of all revenues received are reinvested back into the sport and future of the fish through continual development of our products and services.  Our focus is betterment of the sport and growth through education and example by holding events and creating products for our members. The fish is always the star!

Can my membership be cancelled?
Either party has the ability to cancel the membership at any time. The American Carp Society has the right to revoke membership for conduct that is not inline with our stated philosophy on fish care, bankside conduct or representation of the sport. If membership is cancelled by either party the member will forfeit the current annual fees paid.

Can anyone join?
We are open to all 'catch and release' Carp Anglers. We do prefer that you have someone who is already an American Carp Society member refer you in your membership application to expedite the approval process although this is not mandatory. As a member of The American Carp Society it is important that you know that all members share the same philosophy and outlook on the fish and are carefully vetted. The American Carp Society FB group is a closed group for catch and release carp anglers only. You can feel free discussing all aspects of your carp angling  as vetting of membership is taken seriously.

What's the private Facebook group for?
All FB groups are open only to membership. Our FB group is a closed group comprised of carp anglers that have a catch and release philosophy. We understand that not everyone has the same viewpoint of the species that we fish for and as such our FB group is a closed group for members only. Our members can feel free that the information that they share is only done with like minded fellow anglers.