The carp has few fans among Minnesota anglers today. But in the 1880's, the DNR saw the adaptable bottom-feeder as it's best hope for restocking overfished lakes and rivers. Betting sport fisherman would embrace the carp as a desirable catch and a good source of protein, the DNR stocked Minnesota waters with thousands of the fish. And by 1890, the non-native species was well established. But it didn't take long for the Carp to lose its appeal for both anglers and state officials. Stephen Hoffbeck wrote an article on the history of Carp in the state for the summer issue of Minnesota History Magazine. He says by 1910, the DNR was committed to getting rid of the species: