Membership Benefits
$29/year USA
✓ Membership welcome package + a new CAP, sample FLIES, 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
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.
SEAN MANNING WAYNE BOON
The Members Welcome Package
You’ll get a new beanie, sample bait pack, and stickers mailed to you each year!
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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.
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.
Ready to Join?
Your membership will renew each year on the anniversary you sign up
*Membership can be cancelled at any time by either party.